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Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD

(116 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1982)

Professional interests include: thrombosis (blood clots), heart problems

3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 585-8222

Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD is a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD is affiliated with UC Health and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Office Locations

222 Piedmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 585-8222

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3590 Lucille Drive Suite 2700
Cincinnati, OH 45213

(513) 475-8521

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7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 298-3000

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Some issues Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiac procedures

In 2024, Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD had a list price for cardiac procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

stress testing

In 2024, Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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 C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
hospital care	729
inpatient care	659
outpatient care	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
hospital care	376
inpatient care	376

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	35
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	34
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	58
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	17
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	29
doctor visit	93
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
stress testing	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	37
doctor visit	119
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
stress testing	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	20
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	44
doctor visit	87
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
stress testing	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	17
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were stress testing, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	31
doctor visit	128
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
stress testing	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	25
doctor visit	147
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
stress testing	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	154
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
stress testing	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	33
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	19
doctor visit	204
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147
stress testing	19

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	58
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD treated as a cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and stress testing.

cardiac procedures	28
doctor visit	109
hospital care	172
inpatient care	167
outpatient care	70
stress testing	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	143
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	22
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	12
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine 986 and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine 986 (2009)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 116 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$8,904 BRILINTA $607	$8,297
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$6,563 XARELTO $2,563	$4,000
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$5,900 TRYNGOLZA $5,900
AstraZeneca UK Limited	$5,729 WAINUA $5,700	BRILINTA $29
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$5,450 $5,450
Other	$19,201 XARELTO $4,875	ON-X AORTIC HEART VALVE WITH CONFORM-X SEWING RING AND EXTENDED HOLDER $2,000	On-X $800	BRILINTA $119	CardioMEMS $26	Other $11,381

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$34,434
Grant	$5,075
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$4,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,300
Travel and Lodging	$3,264
Other	$1,675

Research Payments

Dr. Richard C. Becker, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $80,317.

Biography

Dr. Richard Becker is a medical specialist in adult cardiology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in heart problems, internal medicine, and thrombosis (blood clots). Dr. Becker's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC Health and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and performed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. Patient ratings for Dr. Becker average 5.0 stars (out of 5).