Richard H Smith, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Richard H Smith is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Mineola, NY with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard H Smith, MD practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Mineola, NY. Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6567dNPPES updated 2008-05-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Old Country Rd #278, Mineola, NY 11501-4235
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202385.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
369
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
450
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,319
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $601k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$506 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Richard H Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Richard H Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard H Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mineola 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 H Smith
NPI records show Dr. Smith as active with telehealth listed in Mineola, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 877-0977.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard H Smith
Practice Location
200 Old Country Rd #278, Mineola, NY 11501-4235
Mailing Address
200 Old Country Rd #278, Mineola, NY 11501-4235
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