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Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG

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Specializes in: Urogynecology

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

60 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762

(508) 222-3200

Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG is an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA specializing in urogynecology. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital and STURDY HEALTH INC.

Office Locations

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

60 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762

(508) 222-3200

(508) 342-1908

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2012 were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and X-rays.

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

cytology	66
doctor visit	201
gynecologic pathology	66
musculoskeletal imaging	65
pelvic imaging	30
preventive care	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
women's imaging	30
X-rays	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2013

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist 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, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2014

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2015

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2016

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2017 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2017

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist 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, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2018

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2019 were gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2019

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2020 were gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2020

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2021

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, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA during 2022 were gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG.

**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, FACOG in 2022

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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG treated as an urogynecologist in Plainville, MA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, gynecologic procedures and musculoskeletal imaging.

anorectal procedures	12
breast exam	48
cytology	27
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	207
excision	16
gynecologic pathology	27
gynecologic procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	50
pelvic imaging	58
pelvic surgery	14
preventive care	27
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	58
urologic procedures	29
women's imaging	36
X-rays	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	175
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	10
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	117

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

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	10
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics-Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics-Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

STURDY HEALTH INC

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Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ralph Philosophe, MD, FACOG 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, FACOG. 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	$5,422 Osphena $427	Prolia $386	INTERSTIM $370	MINIARC PRO $241	Axonics $231	Other $3,766

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,307
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, FACOG.

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 urogynecology. He attended medical school at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

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

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

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

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

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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