Overview
Richard Blake, MD, has been practicing medicine since 1995. He treats patients ages 18 and over at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiology. His cardiovascular medicine practice encompasses cardiovascular hypertension, congestive heart failure, ischemic cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, elevated blood lipids, pacemakers, echocardiograms and stress testing.Inspired to be a doctor by his father, Dr. Blake chose to specialize in cardiology because of its scope. He calls it a “dynamic field, with wide breadth.”His approach to care is to treat patients “as if they were in my family,” and he tries to demonstrate humankindness by listening to patients and asking them about their lives.Dr. Blake received undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Kentucky and its medical school. He trained at Wake Forest University for medicine and at the University of Kentucky for cardiology. He counts classical music, particularly piano music, among his hobbies.
Dr. Blake is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Arrhythmias.
Dr. Blake is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
227 Falcon Drive, Suite 104, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Blake
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Blake?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Blake by calling their office at 859-497-5135. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Blake a top-rated expert for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Blake is classified as an Advanced expert for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard Blake specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Blake is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Richard Blake accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Blake accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-497-5135 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Familial Ventricular Tachycardia
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
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- AnginaDr. Blake isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Blake isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Blake isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Blake isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Blake isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.