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- Howard University College of Medicine alumni Self-identification Source recorded Jun 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1760670178 recorded Jun 2026
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About Richard Schottenfeld
Richard Schottenfeld, MD is a Black addiction counselor practicing in Washington, DC. Richard offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Addiction Counseling
Black addiction counselors: substance use, MAT, recovery support. Black overdose deaths rose nearly 50 percent since 2020, and care access matters.
Overdose deaths among Black Americans have risen faster than any other racial group since 2019, with Black men ages 25 to 44 seeing a nearly 50 percent increase in overdose mortality (CDC, 2023). Yet Black patients are less likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone) and more likely to be incarcerated for the same substance-use behavior. Black addiction counselors provide talk-therapy recovery support and can connect you with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) prescribers.
What we treat
- Opioid and heroin use disorder
- Alcohol use disorder
- Stimulant (cocaine, methamphetamine) use
- Cannabis use disorder
- Process addictions (gambling, internet)
- Recovery maintenance after inpatient treatment
When to book
- Using despite wanting to cut back
- Withdrawal symptoms when you stop
- Family, job, or legal consequences from use
- Recent overdose or near-miss
Advocacy prompts
- Can you connect me with a buprenorphine prescriber?
- Do you do harm reduction or only abstinence-based?
- What's your experience treating Black clients specifically?
Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Schottenfeld accepting new patients?
Richard Schottenfeld is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Richard Schottenfeld's practice located?
Richard Schottenfeld practices at 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW HUH 5B02, Washington, DC 20060. Phone: 202-865-3796.
Does Richard Schottenfeld offer telehealth?
Richard Schottenfeld sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Addiction Counseling treat?
Black addiction counselors: substance use, MAT, recovery support. Black overdose deaths rose nearly 50 percent since 2020, and care access matters.
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