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Dr. Richard Howard Blanck, MD

Neurology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Neurological Associates Of Long Island Pc 1991 Marcus Ave Ste 110, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(516) 466-4700

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Richard Blanck practices general neurology, sub specializing in Multiple Sclerosis. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Currently, Dr. Blanck is an Attending physician at both North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY, Long Island Jewish Hospital and at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY. He practices general neurology, sub specializing in Multiple Sclerosis. At New York University Medical College in New York he is Clinical Associate Professor. Dedicated to the care of his patients, Dr. Blanck is the founder of the MS Club North Shore University Hospital (1979) and has lectured newly diagnosed and current MS patients for the past 30 years. He is also a member of more than a dozen professional organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, Nassau County Medical Society, Nassau County Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society, among others. Dr. Blanck trained at Cornell University Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY and Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York, NY. He completed his Internship and Neurology Residency there, and held the position of Chief Resident. Prior, he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Clarkson University, in Potsdam, NY; and received his medical training at New Jersey College of Medicine & Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Blanck was an Instructor in Neurology and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Cornell University Medical College in New York. Recognized throughout his career, Dr. Blanck has been featured in New York Magazine Best Doctors multiple times, selected as one of the in The Top Doctors in Long Island (2009), and as one of The Best Doctors in America (2009-2010). He has been published in numerous publications.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

North Shore University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - 1973

Languages Spoken

Korean
Spanish
Russian
English

Location & Hours

Neurological Assocs Long Island
1991 Marcus Ave Ste 110, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurology
Internal Medicine
Psychiatry

Conditions Addressed

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Hemorrhagic stroke
Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Ischemic Stroke
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Epilepsy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

HealthFirst (NY)
CHAMPVA
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Bright Health
Nippon Life Benefits
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
EmblemHealth
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Cigna
Wellcare

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60