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Dr. Richard Koty, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*
4.7 (222)
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Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Richard Koty, MD

Dr. Richard Koty, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in New York, NY. They specialize in Pediatric Ophthalmology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from New York University and is affiliated with Optum Medical Care, P.C.. Patients rated Dr. Koty an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Koty works at Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - NYC in New York, NY with other offices in Miller Place, NY and Plainview, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Strabismus and Heterophoria along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Koty's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - NYC
    157 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 517-6026
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    Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Miller Place
    159 Route 25A Ste B2B, Miller Place, NY 11764 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 203-0897
  3. 3
    Optum Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Plainview
    146 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 170, Plainview, NY 11803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 210-5845

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Heterophoria
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Lazy Eye
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Staphyloma Posticum
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Visual Field Defects
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Esotropia
Eye Infections
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
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Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
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Chalazion
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Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
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Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclophoria
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
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Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    • Aetna
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Connecticare
    • Consumer Health Network
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Curative
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Richard Koty, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1003923038
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • New York University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Optum Medical Care, P.C.

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    Dr. Richard Koty, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Koty is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Koty has seen patients for Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Strabismus and Heterophoria, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Koty on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    222 patients have reviewed Dr. Koty. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Koty.

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