Overview
Richard Schafer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York,, New York.
Dr. Schafer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Schafer is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
211 E 51st St, New York,, NY 10022
111 Franklin Health Cmns, Farmington,, ME 04938
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard S. Schafer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard S. Schafer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard S. Schafer by calling their office at 212-906-7798. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard S. Schafer a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard S. Schafer is classified as an Advanced expert for Arrhythmias, 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 S. Schafer specialize in?
While Dr. Richard S. Schafer is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Richard S. Schafer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard S. Schafer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Richard S. Schafer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard S. Schafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard S. Schafer accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Martin's Point Generations. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-906-7798 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Schafer isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- FaintingDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart AttackDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart MurmursDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- High CholesterolDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Schafer isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
