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Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Emory University School of Medicine (1988)

1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-4761

Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD is a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD is affiliated with Wellstar and FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Wellstar

1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-4761

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

tunneled central line placement

In 2023, Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD had a list price for tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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 Volume:

hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound

inpatient hospital care

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

central line placement

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD performed more hemodialysis access duplex ultrasound, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for central line placement, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	166
doctor visit	567
endarterectomy	21
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	21
pelvic imaging	166
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	1710
vascular procedures	2304

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	160
ablation	30
angioplasty	11
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	718
endarterectomy	22
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	70
neck surgery	22
pelvic imaging	160
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	1828
vascular procedures	2701

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	974
Female	1130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1618
Black	385
Hispanic	53
Asian	25
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	755
From 75 to 84	677
85 and over	352
Less than 65	320

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	165
angioplasty	13
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	643
endarterectomy	28
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	45
neck surgery	28
pelvic imaging	165
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	1919
vascular procedures	2754

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1059
Female	1124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1632
Black	459
Hispanic	49
Asian	16
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	783
From 75 to 84	669
85 and over	359
Less than 65	372

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	66
doctor visit	670
endarterectomy	16
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	16
pelvic imaging	66
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	773
vascular procedures	1236

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1170
Female	1130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1766
Black	444
Hispanic	38
Asian	26
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	818
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	412
Less than 65	342

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	60
doctor visit	710
endarterectomy	16
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	23
neck surgery	16
pelvic imaging	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	596
vascular procedures	900

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	150
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	123
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	672
endarterectomy	37
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
neck surgery	37
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	575
vascular procedures	894

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	148
Hispanic	11
Asian	13
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	125
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	36
doctor visit	538
endarterectomy	24
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
neck surgery	24
pelvic imaging	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	405
vascular procedures	662

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	112
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	98
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	31
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	24
doctor visit	375
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	177
vascular procedures	228

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	24
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	28
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	56
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	41
device removal	30
dialysis access procedures	88
doctor visit	467
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	281
vascular procedures	351

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	41
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	27
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	61
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
dialysis access procedures	66
doctor visit	380
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	255
vascular procedures	290

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	30
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	32
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	55
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), dialysis access procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
catheterization	16
dialysis access procedures	43
doctor visit	339
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	185
vascular procedures	223

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	30
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	20
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	57
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Augusta, GA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	83
ablation	30
anastomosis	11
angioplasty	12
catheterization	29
device removal	22
dialysis access procedures	38
doctor visit	552
endarterectomy	23
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	32
neck surgery	23
pelvic imaging	83
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	791
vascular procedures	1140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	165
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	697
Hispanic	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	295
85 and over	143
Less than 65	145
65 to 74	340

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	11
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Vascular and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Vascular

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wellstar

FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Endologix, Inc.	$12,349 AFX $8,184	Nellix $1,619	OVATION $62	$2,483
Penumbra, Inc.	$1,498 Indigo System $1,393	Ruby Coil $82	Neuron $23
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,262 VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $252	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $206	GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $197	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis $149	Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $130	Other $327
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,154 GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY $301	ELUVIA $193	GENERAL METALLIC STENTS $137	GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $127	GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION $120	Other $276
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$644 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $550	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $63	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $32
Other	$4,066 Endurant $441	XARELTO $361	Barostim Neo System $239	AI - AAA $173	HawkOne $161	Other $2,692

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,974
Consulting Fee	$6,700
Travel and Lodging	$5,221
Education	$46
Gift	$32

Research Payments

Dr. Ralph P. Ierardi, MD has received 38 research payments totaling $62,521.

Biography

Dr. Ralph Ierardi is a medical specialist in vascular surgery. He is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ierardi completed his residency training at Temple University Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Wellstar.