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Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine problems

200 Washington Street Blue Building, 1st Floor, Suite 104
Newton, MA 02462

(617) 219-6300

Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD is a spine surgeon in Newton, MA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Office Locations

200 Washington Street Blue Building, 1st Floor, Suite 104
Newton, MA 02462

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25 Washington Street Unit 1b
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

(617) 219-6300

(617) 219-6355

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Some issues Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“But the church says skeptics are ignoring evidence, including testimony from Deacon Sullivan's own surgeon, Dr. Robert Banco, who said Deacon Sullivan's instant, pain-free recovery was inexplicable...”—"Mass. man's healing prompts Newman's beatification", The Washington Times, September 2010

“But the church says skeptics are ignoring evidence, including testimony from Sullivan's own surgeon, Dr. Robert Banco, who said Sullivan's instant, pain-free recovery was inexplicable and...”—"U.S. man's recovery from pain is key to beatification of Cardinal Newman", Cleveland.com , September 2010

“But the church says skeptics are ignoring evidence, including testimony from Sullivan's own surgeon, Robert Banco, who said Sullivan's instant, pain-free recovery was inexplicable and incomparable...”—"Vatican planning to beatify Cardinal Newman", Wichita Eagle, September 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

posterolateral lumbar fusion

In 2012, Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, and posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	328
nerve procedures	21
pelvic imaging	23
spinal procedures	181
X-rays	171

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	387
nerve procedures	27
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	168
X-rays	141

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	129

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	310
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	190
X-rays	174

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	103

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	300
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	237
X-rays	172

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	164

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	308
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	88

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2017 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	361
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	332
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	65

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	357
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	96

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	83

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	162
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	213
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	199
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
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	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Newton, MA were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	296
nerve procedures	25
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	106
X-rays	164

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	92
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	2
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	11
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Banco, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$983,167 Independence MIS $377,046	Spine $284,552	COALITION $192,740	In-Line ALIF $78,967	INDEPENDENCE $49,862
Spineart SA	$148,710 Tryptik 2 C Plate $32,634	ROMEO 2 - CROSSLINK $31,944	SCARLET AC-T - CERVICAL CAGE LORDOTIC $29,359	Tryptik C Plate $23,881	Scarlet AC $13,871	Other $17,021
Spineart USA Inc	$112,597 Perla TL $12,337	PERLA C $4,194	Juliet LL $1,638	Scarlet AL-T $750	$93,678
Spine Wave, Inc.	$37,403 Fixation $13,433	Spinal Implants $10,102	Lateral Fusion $4,859	Cervical, Pedicle Screw System, MIS Pedicle Screw System, XD Expandable Device,XDL Expandable Device $3,339	Posterior Fusion $2,251	Other $3,420
Novabone Products	$8,500 NovaBone Putty $8,500
Other	$3,389 Extremities $2,400	General K2M Product Discussion $272	BONE SUBSTITUTES BIOLOGICS $133	Equivabone $132	SteriSpine LC $71	Other $381

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,113,046
Consulting Fee	$120,728
Travel and Lodging	$40,281
Food and Beverage	$11,210
Education	$8,500

Biography

Dr. Robert Banco sees patients in Newton, MA and Wellesley Hills, MA. His medical specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include spine problems and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Banco obtained his medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. According to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Newton, MA.