Seth J. Richter, MD

GastroenterologyAlbany, NY 12208

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Specialty: Gastroenterology
Practice address: 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Credential: MD
NPI issued: 2005
Licensed in: NY
Gender: Male
Record updated: Jul 2026

About Dr. Richter

Seth J. Richter, MD, is listed in the federal NPI Registry as a gastroenterologist with a practice at 47 New Scotland Ave in Albany, New York. His NPI was issued in 2005.

Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas.

Seeing Dr. Richter for

Heartburn and reflux
IBS, bloating and changes in bowel habits
Abdominal pain
Colon cancer screening
Liver concerns

How to get the most from your gastroenterologist visit

Before: what to bring

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
Your insurance card and photo ID
Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks

During: questions to ask

What could be causing my symptoms?
Do I need a scope or other tests, and how do I prepare?
Which foods or habits should I track?
Which symptoms mean I should call sooner?

After: what to keep track of

What you ate and when symptoms started
Bowel changes, bloating and pain, in your own words
Stress and sleep, which often move with gut symptoms

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Digestive problems are about patterns: which meals, which days, how long. A symptom diary kept for a few weeks is often the single most useful thing you can bring back to your gastroenterologist. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next gastroenterologist appointment with Dr. Richter with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone

Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.

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Questions

What kind of doctor is Seth J. Richter, MD?

Seth J. Richter is listed in the NPI Registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology. Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas.

Where does Dr. Richter practise?

The NPI Registry lists a practice location at 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York 12208. The listed phone number is 518-262-5276. Call to confirm the address before your visit.

Does Dr. Richter accept my insurance?

We do not have insurance information. Call the office or check your insurance plan's provider directory before booking.

How should I prepare for my appointment with Dr. Richter?

Bring a list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often and your insurance card and photo id. Write down your top questions, for example: "What could be causing my symptoms?"

Details come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Emerge Care is not affiliated with Seth J. Richter, and this listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement. Call the office to confirm location, insurance and availability. Are you this provider and want something changed? Email hello@getemergeapp.com.