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Dr. Richard John Begg, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Medicine (Blood Vessel Disease), Interventional Cardiology, General Practice and Adult Cardiology

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Professional interests include: endovascular disease, cardiac catheterization, heart problems

100 Innovation Drive Suite 100
Slippery Rock, PA 16057

1-866-620-6761

Dr. Richard John Begg, MD is a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA specializing in vascular medicine (blood vessel disease), interventional cardiology, general practice and adult cardiology. He graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dr. Richard John Begg, MD is affiliated with Independence Health System, Clarion Hospital, Latrobe Hospital, Frick Hospital, IRMC BHS MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIAN GROUP INC, Cardiology - Kittanning, Westmoreland Hospital, BUTLER MEDICAL PROVIDERS and Butler Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

Butler Memorial Hospital

100 Innovation Drive Suite 100
Slippery Rock, PA 16057

1-866-620-6761

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1265 Wayne Avenue #206 119 Professional Center
Indiana, PA 15701

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127 Oneida Valley Road Suite 400
Butler, PA 16001

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2 Parkway Seneca Commons
Seneca, PA 16246

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21 Franklin Village Mall Suite 2
Kittanning, PA 16201

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330 North Point Drive Suite 301
Clarion, PA 16214

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Some issues Dr. Richard John Begg, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chronic care

coronary angiogram

In 2023, Dr. Richard John Begg, MD performed more chronic care, and coronary angiogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	44
cardiac procedures	35
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	539
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
minimally invasive procedures	22
pelvic imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	254
vascular procedures	343

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	114
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2014 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
cardiac procedures	24
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	573
hospital care	228
inpatient care	228
minimally invasive procedures	24
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	169
vascular procedures	240

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	129
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
cardiac procedures	22
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	581
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195
minimally invasive procedures	22
pelvic imaging	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	144
vascular procedures	192

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	716
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1240
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	478
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	278
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	22
cardiac procedures	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	562
hospital care	295
inpatient care	295
minimally invasive procedures	13
pelvic imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	89
vascular procedures	114

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	152
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	48
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	538
hospital care	731
inpatient care	731
minimally invasive procedures	36
vascular procedures	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	111
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	54
cardiac procedures	191
catheterization	146
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	1185
hospital care	357
inpatient care	357
lab tests	748
minimally invasive procedures	146
stent placement (stenting)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vascular procedures	82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	923
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	178
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	545
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	12
vascular procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	195

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	50
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	14
doctor visit	411
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
vascular procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	160

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	45
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	38
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	485
minimally invasive procedures	15
vascular procedures	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	149

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	49
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	39
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	577
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	17
vascular procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	52
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA during 2023 were chronic care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
chronic care	97
doctor visit	583
vascular procedures	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	60
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Slippery Rock, PA were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	33
angioplasty	54
cardiac procedures	40
catheterization	34
chronic care	97
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	598
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
lab tests	748
minimally invasive procedures	34
pelvic imaging	33
stent placement (stenting)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
vascular procedures	103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	502
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	197
85 and over	110
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	250

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard John Begg, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Richard John Begg, MD graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed residency at UPMC Shadyside. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Residency: UPMC Shadyside

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard John Begg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Independence Health System

Clarion Hospital

Latrobe Hospital

Frick Hospital

IRMC BHS MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

Cardiology - Kittanning

Westmoreland Hospital

BUTLER MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Butler Memorial Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard John Begg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$4,478 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $4,132	Vascular Graft $171	C3 Delivery System $95	EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control $68	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis $14
Boston Scientific Corporation	$4,102 WATCHMAN $3,666	WATCHMAN Access System $285	WATCHMAN FLX $117	EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM $28	VALITUDE $6
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$3,431 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,812	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $145	Transcatheter Heart Valves $120	$1,353
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$2,269 XARELTO $2,269
Covidien LP	$1,799 Vascular $888	Plaque Excision $706	Peripheral Vascular Stents $195	PTA $10
Other	$13,073 FFRct $1,764	ENTRESTO $1,160	LifeVest $992	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $668	BRILINTA $609	Other $7,880

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$23,859
Travel and Lodging	$5,180
Education	$114

Research Payments

Dr. Richard John Begg, MD has received 61 research payments totaling $129,952.

Biography

Dr. Richard Begg is a general practice, adult cardiology, and interventional cardiology specialist in Butler, PA, Indiana, PA, and Clarion, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Begg include heart problems, cardiac catheterization, and endovascular disease. He is affiliated with Independence Health System. He studied medicine at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. For his residency, Dr. Begg trained at UPMC Shadyside.