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Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ

(Dr. David Pedro Bica, DO)

(4420 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: thoracic spine surgery, musculoskeletal problems, sports health

1 Kettle Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 402-1063

Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ is a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ is affiliated with Newport Hospital, Brown University Health and University Orthopedics.

Office Locations

1 Kettle Point Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

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1598 South County Trail Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818

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2 Dudley Street 200
Providence, RI 02905

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Some issues Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“From left, physician assistants Kyra Gabow and Kristen Palumbo, Dr. Philip Salko and Dr. David Bica, all of University Orthopedics; East Greenwich Town Manager Andrew Nota; East Greenwich Chamber...”—"University Orthopedics announces partnership, cuts ribbon on new clinic", Providence Business News, February 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

nerve block

pain management

rhizotomy

sacroiliac joint injection

selective nerve root block

spinal injection

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2023, Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ performed more facet rhizotomy injection, nerve block, pain management, rhizotomy (nerve ablation), sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal injection, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Rhode Island.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

In 2023, Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Rhode Island.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

In 2012, Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ performed more major joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Rhode Island.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2012 were lab tests, emergency care, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diabetes management	159
doctor visit	335
emergency care	161
hospital care	73
injections	16
inpatient care	73
lab tests	174
preventive care	79
vaccines	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2013 were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diabetes management	258
doctor visit	501
emergency care	70
hospital care	116
injections	15
inpatient care	116
lab tests	305
preventive care	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	369
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	41
Less than 65	260

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2014 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy and complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	26
doctor visit	262
manual therapy	26
osteopathic medicine	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	25
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2015 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
injections	39
nerve block	39
pain management	39
spinal procedures	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	168

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	28
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2016 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	323
injections	92
nerve block	52
pain management	52
spinal procedures	52

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	98

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2017 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	308
injections	99
nerve block	53
pain management	53
spinal procedures	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2018 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
doctor visit	494
injections	174
nerve block	74
pain management	90
spinal procedures	105
X-rays	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	33
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2019 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	207
doctor visit	658
injections	317
musculoskeletal imaging	40
nerve block	79
pain management	110
spinal procedures	110
X-rays	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	39
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2020 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
doctor visit	674
injections	350
musculoskeletal imaging	38
nerve block	88
pain management	107
spinal procedures	107
X-rays	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	34
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
doctor visit	936
injections	444
musculoskeletal imaging	57
nerve block	110
pain management	126
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	50
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2022 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	283
doctor visit	786
injections	436
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	45
nerve block	123
nerve procedures	17
pain management	170
spinal procedures	153
X-rays	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	47
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI during 2023 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

aspiration	271
doctor visit	759
injections	424
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	48
nerve block	114
nerve procedures	17
pain management	170
spinal procedures	153
X-rays	48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	44
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated as a sports medicine doctor in East Providence, RI were lab tests, injections, diabetes management and aspiration.

aspiration	151
complementary or alternative therapy	26
diabetes management	208
doctor visit	524
emergency care	115
hospital care	94
injections	218
inpatient care	94
lab tests	239
manual therapy	26
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	45
nerve block	81
nerve procedures	17
osteopathic medicine	26
pain management	101
preventive care	83
spinal procedures	99
vaccines	26
X-rays	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	245
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	31
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the family medicine, with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine and has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: family medicine, with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newport Hospital

Brown University Health

University Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 4420 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ from all over the web to help you find the right in East Providence, RI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David P. Bica, DO, CAQ. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$216 Zilretta $216
BIOVENTUS LLC	$139 GELSYN 3 $81	Durolane $59
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.	$100 SKLICE $100
Halyard Health, Inc.	$78 COOLIEF $48	CHRONIC PAIN RADIOFREQ PRODUCTS $30
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$76 TOUJEO $76
Other	$140 EUFLEXXA $63	ORTHOVISC $21	EBI Bone Healing System $17	PEAK $15	Bone Healing Product Portfolio $13	Other $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$709
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$41

Biography

Dr. David Bica's specialties are family medicine and sports medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bica has a special interest in sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and thoracic spine surgery. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with East Carolina University. His professional affiliations include the University Orthopedics, Brown University Health, and Newport Hospital.