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Dr. James R. Runo, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Adult Critical Care

Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, pulmonary hypertension, lumbar puncture, and more.

611 Sherman Avenue East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

(920) 568-6567

Dr. James R. Runo, MD is a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in adult pulmonology, hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult critical care. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. James R. Runo, MD is affiliated with Fort HealthCare, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, SSM Health, UW Health, SSM Health Monroe Hospital and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee Vamc (695)
Milwaukee, WI 53295

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515 22nd Avenue 2 Locations
Monroe, WI 53566

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UW Health

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792

(608) 263-7203

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610 N Whitney Way
Madison, WI 53705

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Fort HealthCare

611 Sherman Avenue East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

(920) 568-6567

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Some issues Dr. James R. Runo, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Pulmonary Stress Test

There are a number of different types of pulmonary stress tests, but they are all similar in that they measure how exercise affects the level of oxygen in the blood. A pulmonary stress test may be done to identify a specific level of impairment, or to see how well a treatment (such as inhalers or steroids) is working.

During the test, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and breathing may all be measured. Patients may be asked to wear a mask that measures how much oxygen they breathe in and how much carbon dioxide they breathe out. Then patients will be asked to exercise: It is the exercise that 'stresses' the body. Patients may be asked to walk around for a few minutes, to walk on a treadmill, or to pedal a stationary bicycle as far as they can.

A pulmonary stress test can see how well the heart, lungs, and muscles all work together when someone is moving around. It is used to identify heart disease, problems with lung function, to identify a need for supplemental oxygen, or simply as a measure to see how well a patient is able to tolerate exercise.

While physicians will give their patients specific instructions prior to the test, it is generally a good idea to wear comfortable clothes to exercise in and closed-toe shoes. Patients shouldn't do any heavy exercise right before the test. The test is painless and can be expected to take about an hour.

In The News

“The family is grateful for her medical heroes Dr. James Runo and NP Amy Chybowski and the University of Wisconsin Hospital medical staff for their care and compassion.”—"Linda L. Peterson", Waushara Argus, February 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. James R. Runo, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2012, Dr. James R. Runo, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	284
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359
pulmonary testing	299

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	29
catheterization	14
doctor visit	295
hospital care	361
inpatient care	361
pulmonary testing	245

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
catheterization	11
doctor visit	332
hospital care	367
inpatient care	367
pulmonary testing	284

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	397
hospital care	316
inpatient care	316
pulmonary testing	399

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	418
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	898
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	60
Less than 65	284

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	409
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
pulmonary testing	403

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	29
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	420
hospital care	386
inpatient care	386
pulmonary testing	346

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	21
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	28
doctor visit	404
hospital care	419
inpatient care	419
pulmonary testing	189

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	27
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	21
doctor visit	379
hospital care	404
inpatient care	404
pulmonary testing	190

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	21
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	35
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	17
doctor visit	265
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
pulmonary testing	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	19
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
pulmonary testing	171

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	35
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	342
hospital care	374
inpatient care	374
pulmonary testing	173

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	34
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Runo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Milwaukee, WI were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	18
catheterization	12
doctor visit	349
hospital care	353
inpatient care	353
pulmonary testing	247

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	437
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	103
85 and over	25
Less than 65	131
65 to 74	214

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Runo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James R. Runo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. James R. Runo, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James R. Runo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fort HealthCare

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

SSM Health

UW Health

SSM Health Monroe Hospital

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$1,920 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $1,271	$649
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$129 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $114	$15
Gilead Sciences Inc	$39 $39
United Therapeutics Corporation	$8 REMODULIN $5	$2

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,704
Food and Beverage	$270
Education	$122

Research Payments

Dr. James R. Runo, MD has received 213 research payments totaling $558,252.

Biography

Dr. James Runo's areas of specialization are adult critical care, hospital medicine (hospitalist), and adult pulmonology; he sees patients in Monroe, WI, Madison, WI, and Fort Atkinson, WI. He has a special interest in bronchoscopy, pulmonary stress test, and lumbar puncture. His education and training includes medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. Dr. Runo is professionally affiliated with UW Health, SSM Health, and Fort HealthCare.