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Dr. Richard Schultz, MD

Cardiology · Male · Age 57

Dr. Richard Schultz, MD is a cardiology specialist in Hickory, NC and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1988 and specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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(828) 261-0009

Piedmont Cardiology Associates

2660 Tate Blvd SE Ofc Ofc

Hickory, NC 28602

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(828) 261-0009

Dr. Schultz accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Schultz's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schultz treats Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Schultz treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Coronary Artery Calcification
Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 1
Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 2

Chest Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schultz treats Chest Pain more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Schultz treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Heart Disease

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schultz treats Heart Disease more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Schultz treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Dr. Schultz's conditions and procedures:

Abnormal Heart Beat
Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Valve Diseases
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Impella Device
Implantable Loop Recorder
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Stress Test
Syncope
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thrombosis
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vascular Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography

About Me

Care Philosophy

Listening to a patient's concerns is THE most important part of treatment. The "standard of care" may not be the appropriate care for a particular individual. Everyone is different and should be treated according to what is appropriate for THAT person. It's important for the physician to see him or herself in the position of the patient when making treatment decisions.

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology

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Education

1996

Arizona Heart Inst

Fellowship Hospital

1995

George Washington University Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

1992

George Wash Hosp

1991

George Washington University Hospital

Residency Hospital

1989

George Washington University Hospital

Internship Hospital

1988

New York Medical College

Medical School

1983

Washington and Jefferson College

Undergraduate School

1996

1995

1992

1991

1989

1988

1983

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Schultz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schultz

4.9

Based on 35 reviews

5 Stars	94.28571428571429%	(33)
4 Stars	2.857142857142857%	(1)
3 Stars	2.857142857142857%	(1)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	0%	(0)

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Average Wait Time

16 – 30 minutes

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Almost impossible to get an appointment sooner than 45-60 days ahead. When something is wrong with your heart you don’t need to wait that long.

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Lenoir, NC – Mar 08, 2019

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We've only met him a couple of times and have been very satisfied seeing him. Knowledgeable and down to earth person. He explains things in a way we can understand, very friendly and cheerful. We would recommend him to anyone.

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Dan M in Lenoir, NC – Jul 25, 2016

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