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Dr. Joseph Richter, MD
New York, NY
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Richter, Pediatrician in New York, NY?
Dr. Joseph Richter, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Richter completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics. Dr. Richter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richter’s office.
Where did Dr. Richter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics | A Einstein College M Yeshiva University
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook
Is Dr. Richter board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Richter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Richter speak?
Dr. Richter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Richter typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Richter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Richter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Richter typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Richter may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Richter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Richter accept my insurance?
Dr. Richter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Richter accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Richter in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Richter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Richter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Richter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Richter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Richter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336111756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richter
What is Dr. Joseph Richter's specialty?
Dr. Richter is a Pediatrician near New York, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is Dr. Joseph Richter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Richter is affiliated with Griffin Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Dr. Joseph Richter accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Richter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Richter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Richter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Richter?
Please contact Dr. Richter's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Richter's office located?
Dr. Richter's office is located in New York, NY.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Richter have?
Dr. Joseph Richter is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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