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Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Penn State College of Medicine (1999)

9 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17015

(717) 243-0616

Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD is an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD is affiliated with Penn State Health.

Office Locations

500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

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9 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17015

(717) 243-0616

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

hearing evaluation

hearing test

In 2023, Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD had a list price for hearing evaluation, and hearing test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

ear wax removal

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

immittance testing

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear wax removal, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, immittance testing, impacted ear wax removal, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, nose surgery, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic surgical treatment of nosebleed

nasal endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD had a list price for endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic surgical treatment of nosebleed, and nasal endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1160
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	956
ear procedures	531
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	78
minimally invasive procedures	1272
nose surgery	34
nosebleed treatment	34
skin testing	1160

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	583
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	894
ear procedures	416
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	86
minimally invasive procedures	707
nose surgery	38
nosebleed treatment	38
skin testing	583

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	134
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	874
ear procedures	449
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	103
nose surgery	29
nosebleed treatment	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	172
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, nosebleed treatment and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	856
ear procedures	446
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	101
nose surgery	39
nosebleed treatment	64

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	774

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	350
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	867
ear procedures	416
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	116
nose surgery	35
nosebleed treatment	53

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	152
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	783
ear procedures	384
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	87
nose surgery	29
nosebleed treatment	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	133
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	914
ear procedures	288
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	118
nose surgery	46
nosebleed treatment	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	671
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	151
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
doctor visit	668
ear procedures	193
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	97
nose surgery	17
nosebleed treatment	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	94
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	646
ear procedures	210
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	98
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	636
ear procedures	168
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	114
nose surgery	30
nosebleed treatment	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	73
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	19
doctor visit	473
ear procedures	66
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	108
nose surgery	27
nosebleed treatment	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	53
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Hershey, PA were allergy testing, skin testing, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

allergy testing	871
CT scan	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	778
ear procedures	324
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	261
nose surgery	32
nosebleed treatment	36
skin testing	871

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	574
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	207
85 and over	128
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	221

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (2004)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn State Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$383 Propel $383
Optinose US, Inc.	$210 Xhance $210
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$160 FASENRA $112	$48
Alk-Abello, Inc	$158 Odactra $139	$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$120 DUPIXENT $120
Other	$644 XprESS Sinus and Eustachian Tube Dilation Tool $94	NEUROMARK Radiofrequency Generator $61	QNASL $55	Auvi-Q $51	Olympus Capital Accessories $50	Other $332

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,675

Biography

Dr. Richard Ferraro's area of specialization is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). In Dr. Ferraro's practice, he is particularly interested in ear problems. His education and training includes medical school at Penn State College of Medicine and residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is affiliated with Penn State Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Ferraro, MD in 2021

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