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Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD

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(Dr. Joseph Michael Romanello, MD)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Professional interests include: peritoneal dialysis, hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, and more.

70 Kenyon Avenue Suite 270
Wakefield, RI 02879

(401) 782-0090

Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD is a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

70 Kenyon Avenue Suite 270
Wakefield, RI 02879

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268 Post Road Suite 204
Westerly, RI 02891

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Some issues Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD can help you with:

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient.

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2023

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hemoglobin test

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Rhode Island, Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD performed more hemoglobin test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood count tests, blood tests, hemoglobin test, and lab tests 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 Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Rhode Island. 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. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	132
doctor visit	641
hospital care	513
inpatient care	513
lab tests	411

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	82
doctor visit	720
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575
lab tests	423

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	113
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	54
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	94
doctor visit	711
hospital care	600
inpatient care	600
lab tests	225

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	135
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	56
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	97
doctor visit	702
hospital care	581
inpatient care	581
lab tests	123

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	958
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	240
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	60
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	65
doctor visit	769
hospital care	475
inpatient care	475
lab tests	181

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	121
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	59
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	59
doctor visit	691
hospital care	515
inpatient care	515
lab tests	229

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	110
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	59
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	71
doctor visit	641
hospital care	547
inpatient care	547
lab tests	158

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	113
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	57
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	87
doctor visit	668
hospital care	527
inpatient care	527
lab tests	121

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	120
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	55
doctor visit	596
hospital care	386
inpatient care	386
lab tests	145

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	100
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	73
doctor visit	637
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348
lab tests	114

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	100
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	44
doctor visit	636
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
lab tests	158

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	97
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated as a nephrologist in Wakefield, RI were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

dialysis	78
doctor visit	673
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481
lab tests	208

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	499
Native American / Alaskan Native	3
Hispanic	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	202
85 and over	113
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed residency at Greenwich Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology and has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: Greenwich Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph M. Romanello, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wakefield, RI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Romanello was always very prompt. He answered any questions I had to my satisfaction. He always seemed to know the important information about my history. He always spent as much time with me as I felt I needed. He is a very good doctor. I would recommend him to family & friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-22

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The staff is amazing! They are attentive and cheerful and quick to make arrangements for follow up care. The doctor is someone who I have been seeing for years and reviews my tests, answers my questions, and discusses aspects of my future tests and procedures.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-06

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Dr. Joseph-Romanello is one of the most professional. Caring specialists I've ever known. As a retired intensive care RN BSN he stands out as a leader in his profession. Your hospital is fortunate to have him on staff.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-07

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Just started to see Dr. Romanello, he is the best, friendly, kind & very helpful. I only had one visit so far but I see him at dialyses when he makes his rounds = Always cheerful. I'm glad I switched doctors.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-29

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The whole office is caring helpful and knowledgeable. The doctor I see takes his time to listen and understand my pain or problem and is not quick to say goodbye. Makes my visit very comfortable and happy.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-21

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Every visit with Dr. Romanello has been complete and comprehensive. He takes the time to fully explain any issues that are relate to the appointment. I've always been impressed.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-20

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Was very satisfied & impressed with Dr. Romanello. Visit was thorough & helpful. Felt very respected & cared for. Would highly recommend him to friends & family.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-19

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The office staff couldn't have been any nicer or helpful. This was my first visit with Dr. Romanello, he made me feel very comfortable in answering my questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-29

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Dr Romanello goes above and beyond in patient care. Caring, kind and a great listener, I always learn something about taking better care of myself.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-11

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Dr. Romanello is very personable and extremely knowledgeable. We trust his opinion and will continue to see him.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$284 XARELTO $182	INVOKANA $102
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$104 SAVAYSA $104
Incyte Corporation	$102 JAKAFI $102
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$100 BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$100 ENTRESTO $100
Other	$292 Myrbetriq $99	Vascepa $97	VELCADE $82	BENLYSTA $12	$1

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$979
Education	$3

Biography

Dr. Joseph Romanello practices adult nephrology. Before performing his residency at Greenwich Hospital, Dr. Romanello attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: systemic vasculitis, polycystic kidney disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Romanello has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Romanello is professionally affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inWesterly, RI as reported by Doctor.com.

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