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Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD

Specializes in: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology
60 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762

Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD is a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD is affiliated with STURDY HEALTH INC.

View Doctor's Full Profile (508) 809-6379

Office Locations

60 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 809-6379
(508) 809-6365
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

pelvic ultrasound
screening test

By Affordability:

anal sphincter electromyography
electromyography
urethral sphincter electromyography

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD performed more pelvic ultrasound, and screening test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anal sphincter electromyography, electromyography (EMG), and urethral sphincter electromyography 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

cytology 29
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 229
excision 14
gynecologic pathology 29
gynecologic procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 31
musculoskeletal imaging 54
pelvic imaging 60
preventive care 29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 60
urologic procedures 17
women's imaging 39
X-rays 54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 14
Less than 65 43

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and preventive care.

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

cytology 32
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 220
excision 12
gynecologic pathology 32
gynecologic procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
musculoskeletal imaging 32
pelvic imaging 61
preventive care 32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 61
women's imaging 38
X-rays 32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 226
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 13
Less than 65 51

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, preventive care and cytology.

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

breast exam 20
cytology 37
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 210
excision 15
gynecologic pathology 37
gynecologic procedures 35
minimally invasive procedures 15
musculoskeletal imaging 70
pelvic imaging 34
preventive care 37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 34
women's imaging 34
X-rays 70

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 496
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 280
From 75 to 84 114
85 and over 26
Less than 65 110

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

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

anorectal procedures 11
breast exam 25
cytology 12
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 192
excision 11
gynecologic pathology 12
gynecologic procedures 49
minimally invasive procedures 24
musculoskeletal imaging 51
pelvic imaging 49
pelvic surgery 14
preventive care 12
reconstructive surgery 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 49
urologic procedures 33
women's imaging 36
X-rays 51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 229
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 11
Less than 65 57

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2017 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

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

breast exam 62
cytology 22
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 164
excision 15
gynecologic pathology 22
gynecologic procedures 77
minimally invasive procedures 15
musculoskeletal imaging 32
pelvic imaging 60
preventive care 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 60
women's imaging 40
X-rays 32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 56

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 17
Dementia 6
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, gynecologic procedures and women's imaging.

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

anorectal procedures 13
breast exam 38
cytology 19
diagnostic procedures 35
doctor visit 249
excision 22
gynecologic pathology 19
gynecologic procedures 60
minimally invasive procedures 22
pelvic imaging 74
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 74
urologic procedures 39
women's imaging 44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 222
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 16
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2019 were gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and breast exam.

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

breast exam 73
cytology 23
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 234
excision 16
gynecologic pathology 23
gynecologic procedures 89
minimally invasive procedures 16
pelvic imaging 79
preventive care 23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 79
women's imaging 41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 241
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 226
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 12
Less than 65 47

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2020 were gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and breast exam.

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

breast exam 62
cytology 21
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 149
excision 18
gynecologic pathology 21
gynecologic procedures 80
minimally invasive procedures 18
pelvic imaging 66
preventive care 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 66
women's imaging 35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 191
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

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

breast exam 56
cytology 21
doctor visit 219
gynecologic pathology 21
gynecologic procedures 56
pelvic imaging 71
preventive care 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 71
women's imaging 35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 11
Less than 65 29

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 17
Dementia 6
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2022 were gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and breast exam.

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

breast exam 51
cytology 21
diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 219
excision 26
gynecologic pathology 21
gynecologic procedures 77
minimally invasive procedures 26
pelvic imaging 59
preventive care 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 26
ultrasound (sonogram) 59
women's imaging 32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 13
Less than 65 31

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 8
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

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

anorectal procedures 12
breast exam 48
cytology 28
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 222
gynecologic pathology 28
gynecologic procedures 48
pelvic imaging 68
preventive care 28
ultrasound (sonogram) 68
urologic procedures 36
women's imaging 34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 200
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 183
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 11
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Plainville, MA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, gynecologic procedures and breast exam.

anorectal procedures 12
breast exam 48
cytology 24
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 209
excision 16
gynecologic pathology 24
gynecologic procedures 54
minimally invasive procedures 19
musculoskeletal imaging 47
pelvic imaging 61
pelvic surgery 14
preventive care 24
reconstructive surgery 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 61
urologic procedures 31
women's imaging 37
X-rays 47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 134
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 192
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 61
85 and over 11
Less than 65 40
65 to 74 125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Cancer 12
Dementia 3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

STURDY HEALTH INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plainville, MA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Coloplast Corp $3,248 ALTIS
$3,089 		TITAN
$159
Boston Scientific Corporation $2,777 GENERAL - FEMALE SUI
$775 		UPSYLON
$652 		GENERAL - PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
$380 		Solyx
$330 		SYMPHION
$249 		Other
$392
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,862 INTERSTIM
$1,484 		Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro
$377
Ethicon Inc. $934 SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats
$934
AbbVie, Inc. $531 Lupron
$306 		Orilissa
$194 		Lupaneta
$20
$11
Other $5,523 Osphena
$427 		INTERSTIM
$388 		Prolia
$386 		MINIARC PRO
$241 		Axonics
$231 		Other
$3,849
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,408
Travel and Lodging $5,103
Education $1,343
Gift $21

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD.

Access Closure, Inc 2013 $41.73 Physician Covered Recipient Preferred or Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Ralph Philosophe, who practices in Plainville, MA, is a medical specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Philosophe obtained a license to practice in Massachusetts.

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