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Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD

(Dr. Gerald F. Falasca, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

303 Med Tech Parkway Suite 200
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 794-3040

Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD is a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health.

Office Locations

303 Med Tech Parkway Suite 200
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 794-3040

(423) 794-3041

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329 N State of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37604

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In The News

“"We may be in the midst of the third great gout epidemic of Western civilization," Dr. Gerald F. Falasca of Cooper University Hospital wrote in a 2006 article in the journal Clinics in Dermatology.”—"Doctors have no doubt about a return of gout", Orlando Sentinel, June 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carpal tunnel injection

injections

By Affordability:

metabolic panel

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD performed more carpal tunnel injection, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for metabolic panel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

joint aspiration

In 2023, Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD performed more joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

trigger point injection

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD performed more trigger point injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood count tests, blood tests, complete blood count (CBC), and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2012 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	224
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	139
chemotherapy	139
doctor visit	896
injections	298
minimally invasive procedures	139
pain management	61
skin testing	16
tuberculosis (TB) testing	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2013 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	199
chemotherapy	199
doctor visit	902
injections	355
minimally invasive procedures	199
pain management	78
preventive care	21
vaccines	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2014 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	221
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	173
chemotherapy	173
doctor visit	840
injections	290
minimally invasive procedures	173
pain management	56
preventive care	30
vaccines	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	11
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2015 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	239
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	178
chemotherapy	178
doctor visit	639
injections	354
minimally invasive procedures	178
pain management	101
preventive care	84
vaccines	84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	22
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2016 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	238
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	124
chemotherapy	124
doctor visit	807
injections	360
minimally invasive procedures	124
pain management	92
preventive care	50
vaccines	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	14
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2017 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	239
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	124
chemotherapy	124
doctor visit	847
injections	367
minimally invasive procedures	124
pain management	95
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2018 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	158
chemotherapy	158
doctor visit	845
injections	396
minimally invasive procedures	158
pain management	106
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	22
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2019 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	200
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	162
chemotherapy	162
doctor visit	728
injections	315
minimally invasive procedures	162
pain management	90

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	25
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2020 were injections, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	176
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	182
chemotherapy	182
doctor visit	647
injections	290
minimally invasive procedures	182
pain management	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	19
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2021 were injections, aspiration, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	227
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	131
chemotherapy	131
doctor visit	803
injections	399
minimally invasive procedures	131
pain management	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	18
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2022 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	292
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	124
chemotherapy	124
doctor visit	808
injections	471
minimally invasive procedures	195
pain management	136
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	24
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN during 2023 were injections, lab tests, aspiration and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	274
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	112
blood draw	16
chemotherapy	112
doctor visit	820
injections	487
lab tests	319
minimally invasive procedures	190
pain management	159
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	23
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Johnson City, TN were injections, lab tests, aspiration and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	235
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	150
blood draw	16
chemotherapy	150
doctor visit	798
injections	365
lab tests	319
minimally invasive procedures	162
pain management	100
preventive care	32
skin testing	16
tuberculosis (TB) testing	16
vaccines	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD.

**Gender**
Female	271
Male	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	346
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	16
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He completed residency at Cooper University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residency: Cooper University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ballad Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$6,107 Enbrel $2,174	Prolia $1,907	Otezla $1,185	Tavneos $454	KRYSTEXXA $82	Other $305
AbbVie Inc.	$4,173 Rinvoq $3,427	Humira $398	Skyrizi $348
Pfizer Inc.	$3,349 XELJANZ $3,172	LYRICA $127	COLOGUARD $16	INFLECTRA $15	CELEBREX $10	Other $9
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$3,200 STELARA $1,408	SIMPONI ARIA $749	Tremfya $716	SIMPONI $227	REMICADE $100
UCB, Inc.	$2,564 Cimzia $2,453	Bimzelx $111
Other	$17,664 COSENTYX $1,999	ORENCIA $1,878	Humira $1,696	ACTHAR $1,387	BENLYSTA $1,348	Other $9,357

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$36,573
Education	$484

Biography

Dr. Gerald Falasca is a specialist in adult rheumatology. He works in Johnson City, TN. He is professionally affiliated with Ballad Health. Before completing his residency at Cooper University Hospital, Dr. Falasca attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Francis Falasca, MD From 2012 - 2023

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