Dr. Richard J Altshuler
Clinical Psychologist in Merrick, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 51+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard J Altshuler, CP,PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Merrick, New York. He graduated in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Richard J Altshuler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (516) 379-4414 to request Dr. Richard J Altshuler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard J Altshuler |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6800785841 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Clinical Psychologist (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 51 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Care Partner (CP)
help Care Partner
A Care Partner is someone designated by the patient who can provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to him/her during the hospitalization. You can be a member of the patient's immediate family, such as a spouse, parent or sibling, or you can be a friend of the patient. The Care Partner program was designed to offer patients the opportunity to have someone close to them be involved in their care and partner with the healthcare teams during their hospital stay.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
help Doctor of Philosophy
A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard J Altshuler graduated in 1973.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1598857393
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 29, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Richard J Altshuler
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard J Altshuler has been primarily specialized in Psychologist for over 51 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychologist
click for detail Psychologist A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
| 004336 | New York |
Practice Locations
1955 Merrick Rd
Suite 204
Merrick, NY 11566-4635
Phone: (516) 379-4414
Fax: (516) 379-1977
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, December 4, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Richard J Altshuler [NPI: 1598857393]Clinical Psychologist