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Dr. Richard Howard Jr, MD

Cardiology*
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Watertown, SD
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Howard Jr, MD

Dr. Richard Howard Jr, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Watertown, SD. They specialize in Cardiology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Interventional Cardiology. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Howard Jr an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Howard Jr works at Practice in Watertown, SD. They frequently treat conditions like Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Howard Jr's Office Locations

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    Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
    401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 882-7953

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  • Prairie Lakes Hospital

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Hypertension
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Lipid Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Stenting
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Treadmill Stress Test
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    About Dr. Richard Howard Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447249255
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Union College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Richard Howard Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Howard Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Howard Jr has seen patients for Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Howard Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Howard Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Howard Jr.

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