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Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD

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(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1986)

115 W Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085

(413) 794-8899

Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD is a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD is affiliated with Baystate Health and Baystate Surgical Oncology.

Office Locations

115 W Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085

(413) 794-8899

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In The News

“I chose Dr. Richard Arenas from Baystate Medical Center as my surgeon.”—"Ware breast cancer survivor: 'Happy to be here to share my story'", Mass Live, September 2015

“"Many skin cancers can be prevented by simply refrain-ing from being a sun worshipper and staying away from tanning beds," said Dr. Richard Arenas, chief of surgical oncology, Baystate Regional...”—"Melanoma survivor Alan Paul shares story to help others guard against skin cancers", Mass Live, May 2013

“According to Welch's surgeon, Dr. Richard Arenas, chief of surgical oncology at Baystate Medical Center, breast cancer in men is "a rare event."”—"Rays of Hope shines again", Mass Live, October 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

deep lymph node biopsy

lymph node biopsy

lymph node excision

open lymph node biopsy

surgical lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD had a list price for deep lymph node biopsy, lymph node biopsy, lymph node excision, open lymph node biopsy, and surgical lymph node biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	270
excision	13
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lymph node procedures	13
open surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	32
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	245
excision	11
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	36
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	156
excision	12
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	54
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2016 were excision, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	12
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	216
excision	32
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lymph node procedures	20
open surgery	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	26
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2017 were lymph node procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	226
excision	15
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lymph node procedures	29
open surgery	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	40
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2018 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	230
excision	21
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lymph node procedures	21
open surgery	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	29
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2019 were excision, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	21
cancer surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	256
excision	47
lymph node procedures	26
open surgery	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	28
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2020 were lymph node procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	174
excision	30
lymph node procedures	30
open surgery	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	84

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	26
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2021 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	140
excision	16
lymph node procedures	16
open surgery	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	22
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA during 2022 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	107
excision	15
lymph node procedures	15
open surgery	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	75

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Westfield, MA were excision, hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

breast procedures	15
cancer surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	201
excision	21
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lymph node procedures	19
open surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	163
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Education & Training

Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1986. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1986)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baystate Health

Baystate Surgical Oncology

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Unicare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, ConnectiCare, CeltiCare, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), NORTHEAST DIRECT, BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV, SERENITY CARE PACE, BMC HEALTHNET ACO, FALLON NON MASS HEALTH, COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE, HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP, CONSOLIDATED, SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH, BLUE SHIELD PPO IND, HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY, BMC HEALTHNET MCO and FALLON ACO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Unicare

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

ConnectiCare

CeltiCare

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

NORTHEAST DIRECT

BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV

SERENITY CARE PACE

BMC HEALTHNET ACO

FALLON NON MASS HEALTH

COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE

HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP

CONSOLIDATED

SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH

BLUE SHIELD PPO IND

HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY

BMC HEALTHNET MCO

FALLON ACO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard B. Arenas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westfield, MA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My experience with *Dr. Arenas and his office and surgical staff (*Noble) was incredible: Caring, attentive, compassionate, personable and knowledgeable. Outstanding!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

First visit to this practice, every person made a very stressful visit an easy, calming visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Each visit the staff including the Dr. is excellent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He saved my life. What more can I ask for.

Biography

Dr. Richard Arenas is a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) specialist in Westfield, MA and Springfield, MA. After attending UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Arenas has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He appears to be an in-network provider for ConnectiCare, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include PRC-Excellence in Healthcare Award; CAHPS Top Performer; and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Research Grant. Dr. Arenas is professionally affiliated with Baystate Health. He has an open panel in Westfield, MA according to Doctor.com.

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