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Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

123 Summer Street Suite 695
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 363-6318

Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD is a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA specializing in cardiac surgery. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD is affiliated with Revere Medical.

Office Locations

123 Summer Street Suite 695
Worcester, MA 01608

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123 Summer Street Suite 270
Worcester, MA 01608

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In The News

“You'd be mad at having to return your car to the mechanic within a month, yet rehospitalization after people get their hearts repaired too often is treated as business as usual, laments Dr. Ricardo...”—"Leaving hospital? Heed care tips or you may return", USA Today, February 2013

“New York's Montefiore Medical Center now sends uninsured patients home with two weeks' worth of medication so they don't have to hunt an affordable place to fill a prescription right away, said Dr....”—"Early signs of progress cutting hospital readmissions", Austin American-Statesman, February 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2023

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By Affordability:

heart valve replacement

In 2012, Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD had a list price for heart valve replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2012 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	36
open surgery	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	30
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	65
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	16
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	30
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	63
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	57
cardiac procedures	114
doctor visit	25
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
open surgery	114
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	114

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	40
cardiac procedures	102
doctor visit	64
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
open surgery	80
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	41
cardiac procedures	118
doctor visit	60
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	18
open surgery	82
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82
vascular procedures	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	42

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	29
cardiac procedures	58
doctor visit	45
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
open surgery	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	110
doctor visit	56
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	27
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56
vascular procedures	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	92
doctor visit	61
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40
vascular procedures	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	98
doctor visit	22
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40
vascular procedures	29

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Worcester, MA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	78
doctor visit	47
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	25
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56
vascular procedures	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	63
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	5
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Revere Medical

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ricardo A. Bello, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Worcester, MA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor Bello made a great first impression on both me and my wife. He was very friendly and explained the procedure in great detail. He responded in clear language to every concern and question that we asked and he verified that we clearly understood what he was communicating. He put us at ease and made us comfortable. He often asked if we had any more questions or concerns - even as we were preparing to leave. His responses and general comments made it clear that he took pride in his role. He was inspiring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-26

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Took the time to explain the procedure, including an animated video of the procedure

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
KCI USA, Inc	$9,321 VAC THERAPY UNITS $5,911	VAC THERAPY $2,617	Advanced Wound Dressings $360	Surgical Mgmt Therapy $94	$340
CorMatrix Cardiovascular Inc.	$1,102 ECM Patch $1,102
Abbott Laboratories	$602 2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE $426	CentriMag $175
CryoLife, Inc.	$520 TMR $316	On-X $204
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$497 HeartMate PHP $240	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $137	Vascular $100	CardioMEMS HF System $20
Other	$2,718 HeartWare HVAD $478	Impella $370	VeriQ $267	Cardiovascular $237	HeartMate II $175	Other $1,191

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,800
Food and Beverage	$5,860
Travel and Lodging	$1,100

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Bello specializes in cardiac surgery. He is affiliated with Revere Medical. He has an open panel in Worcester, MA according to Doctor.com. Dr. Bello's education and training includes medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU).

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