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Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1984)

1905 Clint Moore Road Suite 215
Boca Raton, FL 33496

(561) 477-0210

Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP is a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP is affiliated with Baptist Health.

Office Locations

Baptist Health

1905 Clint Moore Road Suite 215
Boca Raton, FL 33496

(561) 477-0210

(561) 470-0198

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In The News

“Richard Kimmel became chairman-elect of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Discipline.”—"PALM BEACH COUNTY", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ambulatory phlebectomy

endovenous laser ablation

minimally invasive procedures

In 2023, Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP performed more ambulatory phlebectomy, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ablation

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular procedures

venous ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP performed more ablation, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular procedures, and venous ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

duplex ultrasound

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP had a list price for duplex ultrasound, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, venous duplex ultrasound, and venous ultrasound 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 D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2012 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	87
doctor visit	254
injections	20
laser treatment	67
minimally invasive procedures	182
ultrasound (sonogram)	169
vascular procedures	284

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2013 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	123
doctor visit	298
injections	19
laser treatment	104
minimally invasive procedures	262
ultrasound (sonogram)	244
vascular procedures	402

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2014 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	133
doctor visit	325
injections	15
laser treatment	118
minimally invasive procedures	282
ultrasound (sonogram)	246
vascular procedures	410

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2015 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	133
doctor visit	266
injections	21
laser treatment	112
minimally invasive procedures	282
ultrasound (sonogram)	187
vascular procedures	357

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	316

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2016 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	137
doctor visit	302
injections	26
laser treatment	111
minimally invasive procedures	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	171
vascular procedures	344

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	147
doctor visit	389
injections	21
laser treatment	126
minimally invasive procedures	314
ultrasound (sonogram)	217
vascular procedures	405

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2018 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	156
doctor visit	422
injections	48
laser treatment	108
minimally invasive procedures	282
ultrasound (sonogram)	194
vascular procedures	368

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	149
doctor visit	529
injections	36
laser treatment	113
minimally invasive procedures	295
ultrasound (sonogram)	216
vascular procedures	398

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2020 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	107
doctor visit	383
injections	21
laser treatment	86
minimally invasive procedures	210
ultrasound (sonogram)	176
vascular procedures	300

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	108
doctor visit	385
injections	12
laser treatment	96
minimally invasive procedures	222
ultrasound (sonogram)	285
vascular procedures	411

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

ablation	80
doctor visit	314
injections	15
laser treatment	65
minimally invasive procedures	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	215
vascular procedures	295

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boca Raton, FL were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

ablation	123
doctor visit	351
injections	23
laser treatment	100
minimally invasive procedures	250
ultrasound (sonogram)	210
vascular procedures	361

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP.

**Gender**
Female	177
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	185
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	87
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Beaumont - Farmington Hills Residency Program. He is certified by the Cardiothoracic Surgery American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1984)

Residency: Beaumont - Farmington Hills Residency Program (1988)

Board Certification: Cardiothoracic Surgery American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (1995)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP has a high overall rating with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP from all over the web to help you find the right in Boca Raton, FL.

3.6

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$121 Kazano $121
Medtronic, Inc.	$75 Abre $75
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$42 ENTRE PLUS $30	ENTRE $12
Allergan Inc.	$40 DALVANCE $16	$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$33 VenaCure 1470 Pro $33
Other	$107 VenaSeal $30	VARITHENA $29	Belotero $22	$26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$420

Biography

Dr. Richard Kimmel is a Boca Raton, FL physician who specializes in thoracic surgery. He is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Kimmel is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Baptist Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2017

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard D. Kimmel, DO, DO FCCP From 2012 - 2022

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