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Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1995)

1225 North H Street
Lompoc, CA 93436

(805) 737-8700

Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS is a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Lompoc Health - North H Center.

Office Locations

Lompoc Health - North H Center

1225 North H Street
Lompoc, CA 93436

(805) 737-8700

(805) 737-8782

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

central DEXA

By Affordability:

central DEXA

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS performed more central DEXA procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for central DEXA that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

bone density test

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

lumbar laminectomy

nerve decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS had a list price for bone density test, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), lumbar laminectomy, and nerve decompression surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 25%

By Affordability:

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

inpatient hospital care

lamina procedures

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar decompression

lumbar spine surgery

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

spine surgery procedures

total joint replacement

In 2012, Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS had a list price for decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lamina procedures, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar decompression, lumbar spine surgery, spinal decompression, spinal decompression surgery, spine surgery procedures, and total joint replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
blood draw	17
bone surgery	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	416
lab tests	16
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), bone surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	12
bone surgery	26
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	162
nerve procedures	20
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	90
tissue transfer	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, bone surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
bone surgery	24
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	210
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	489
injections	76
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	16
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	46
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	879
hospital care	27
injections	87
inpatient care	27
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	28
Hispanic	81
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	87
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, spinal procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
aspiration	150
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	1058
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	33
injections	150
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	27
spinal procedures	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	27
Hispanic	122
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	90
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	192
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	1109
hospital care	16
injections	192
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	76
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	23
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	76

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	39
Hispanic	156
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	103
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated as a spine surgeon in Lompoc, CA were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
aspiration	103
blood draw	17
bone marrow tests	12
bone surgery	20
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	617
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	25
injections	126
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	25
lab tests	16
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	76
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	46
tissue transfer	15
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	218
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	59
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	96
85 and over	46
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center (2001)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Lompoc Health - North H Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Lompoc, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Holding Inc	$21,227 Spine $21,227
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$14,176 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $12,145	Thoracolumbar Therapies $1,402	Enabling Technologies - NIM NAV Power $120	Biologics Therapies $107	Cervical -Trauma Therapies $50	Other $351
SpineSmith Holdings, LLC	$5,334 Solum IV $7	$5,327
RTI Surgical, Inc.	$2,998 STREAMLINE TL $2,240	CONVENTIONAL SPINE $588	MAP3 $122	SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System $48
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$1,407 Spinal Implant $1,407
Other	$9,416 Eminent Spine Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device $1,112	PROCLAIM $1,068	Hips-None $762	TITAN NANOLOCK $642	Spine-Primalok SP $562	Other $5,269

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$19,250
Travel and Lodging	$14,896
Consulting Fee	$10,193
Food and Beverage	$9,436
Education	$784

Biography

Dr. Richard Rooney is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rooney's patients gave him an average rating of 2.5 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He trained at Tripler Army Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Rooney's distinctions include: Louis A. Goldstein Award and Lloyd Taylor Award. He is professionally affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2014

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS 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. Richard C. Rooney JR., MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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