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Thoracic Surgery

Richard Kaplon, MD

Works at hospitals in Danbury, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Richard Kaplon, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Danbury, CT. NPI 1891747390. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Kaplon, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
New York University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard Kaplon work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard Kaplon at 1 hospital: Danbury Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard Kaplon see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Danbury, CT. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard Kaplon's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Richard Kaplon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Kaplon accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Richard Kaplon?
(203) 739-7038, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard Kaplon's NPI number?
1891747390. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard Kaplon works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Kaplon at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard Kaplon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Kaplon as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct Inc747 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Danbury

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danbury, CT — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891747390
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians