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Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1978)

684 S Indiana Avenue
Englewood, FL 34223

(941) 475-3839

Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO is a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Office Locations

1945 Versailles Street
Fort Myers, FL 33966

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1945 Versailles Street
Sarasota, FL 34239

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684 S Indiana Avenue
Englewood, FL 34223

(941) 475-3839

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

In 2023, Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO performed more DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

arm MRI

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

vertebral fracture assessment

In 2012, Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO had a list price for arm MRI, DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, forearm MRI, hand MRI, humerus (upper arm) MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2012 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	282
blood draw	174
diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	2388
hip imaging	36
injections	383
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	77
musculoskeletal imaging	315
preventive care	187
vaccines	187
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	181
X-rays	238

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2013 were blood draw, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	220
blood draw	357
doctor visit	2440
hip imaging	31
injections	299
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	72
musculoskeletal imaging	255
preventive care	155
vaccines	155
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	188
X-rays	183

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	105
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	48
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2014 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	151
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	109
chemotherapy	109
doctor visit	1942
hip imaging	15
injections	226
minimally invasive procedures	109
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	195
pain management	12
preventive care	102
vaccines	102
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	170
X-rays	167

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	83
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	54
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2015 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	174
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	201
chemotherapy	201
doctor visit	1995
hip imaging	18
injections	230
minimally invasive procedures	220
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	54
musculoskeletal imaging	220
pain management	56
preventive care	91
vaccines	91
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	166
X-rays	166

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	942

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	176
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	52
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2016 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	145
chemotherapy	145
doctor visit	1809
injections	217
minimally invasive procedures	174
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	203
pain management	60
preventive care	109
vaccines	109
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	165
X-rays	165

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	73
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	51
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	286
chemotherapy	286
doctor visit	1773
injections	185
minimally invasive procedures	331
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	179
pain management	44
preventive care	87
vaccines	87
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	163
X-rays	163

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	78
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	51
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2018 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	137
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	300
chemotherapy	300
doctor visit	1632
injections	200
minimally invasive procedures	300
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	192
pain management	48
preventive care	71
vaccines	71
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	169
X-rays	180

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	68
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	58
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
chemotherapy	36
doctor visit	1219
injections	149
minimally invasive procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	169
pain management	21
preventive care	28
vaccines	28
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	158
X-rays	169

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	62
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	66
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	26
chemotherapy	26
doctor visit	1069
injections	95
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	150
pain management	21
preventive care	22
vaccines	22
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	135
X-rays	150

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	357

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	61
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	61
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	1167
injections	107
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	219
pain management	28
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	180
X-rays	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	73
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	60
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	969
injections	70
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	135
pain management	18
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	117
X-rays	117

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	66
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	66
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated as a rheumatologist in Fort Myers, FL were blood draw, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and X-rays.

aspiration	140
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	157
blood draw	265
chemotherapy	157
diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	1673
hip imaging	25
injections	196
minimally invasive procedures	170
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	37
musculoskeletal imaging	202
pain management	34
preventive care	94
vaccines	94
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	162
X-rays	172

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	555
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	225
85 and over	76
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	51
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - null and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1978)

Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - null

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard A. Yonker, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$15,135 Humira $14,189	Lupron $213	Rinvoq $15	$719
Amgen Inc.	$4,109 Enbrel $1,565	Prolia $1,488	EVENITY $365	Otezla $218	Repatha $64	Other $408
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$3,142 STELARA $1,334	SIMPONI ARIA $1,189	Tremfya $325	SIMPONI $186	REMICADE $75	Other $34
Pfizer Inc.	$2,241 XELJANZ $1,911	INFLECTRA $264	PAXLOVID $26	XYNTHA $3	CELEBREX $2	Other $34
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2,156 Actemra $1,534	Rituxan $622
Other	$13,893 COSENTYX $1,968	BENLYSTA $1,515	Cimzia $1,026	Rinvoq $825	ORENCIA $743	Other $7,815

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$28,806
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,725
Travel and Lodging	$96
Education	$50

Biography

Dr. Richard Yonker practices adult rheumatology in Sarasota, FL, Englewood, FL, and Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. After attending Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, Dr. Yonker completed his residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia.

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