Richard B Cornfield, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard B Cornfield is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bala Cynwyd, PA with over 58 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROSURGERY
Patients across PA can see Richard B Cornfield, MD in person in Bala Cynwyd or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 58 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4946dNPPES updated 2012-11-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
29 Bala Ave Suite 222, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3209
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
22
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
100
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,241
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $37k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
58 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard B Cornfield
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard B Cornfield for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Bala Cynwyd required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard B Cornfield
Dr. Cornfield is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bala Cynwyd, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 864-5512.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard B Cornfield
Practice Location
29 Bala Ave Suite 222, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3209
Mailing Address
29 Bala Ave Suite 222, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3209
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