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Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD

(Ronald de Venecia, M.D., Ph.D.)

(298 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional interests include: Meniere's disease, ear problems, chronic ear disease, and more.

243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 573-3715

Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD is an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA specializing in otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

mastoid debridement

By Affordability:

debridement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD performed more mastoid debridement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 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:

mastoid debridement

In 2023, Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD had a list price for mastoid debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

device implantation

ear procedures

impacted ear wax removal

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD performed more device implantation, ear procedures, and impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
doctor visit	723
ear procedures	189

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	54
doctor visit	874
ear procedures	177

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	29
Hispanic	19
Asian	23
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	83
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
doctor visit	916
ear procedures	187
implant surgery	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	26
Hispanic	20
Asian	21
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	82
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	66
doctor visit	846
ear procedures	171

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	940
Black	52
Hispanic	34
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	158
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	69
doctor visit	764
ear procedures	280

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	18
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	76
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	67
doctor visit	750
ear procedures	271
implant surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	14
Hispanic	16
Asian	18
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	59
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	72
doctor visit	852
ear procedures	268
implant surgery	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	23
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	65
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	77
doctor visit	865
ear procedures	249
implant surgery	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	68
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	79
doctor visit	603
ear procedures	241

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	16
Hispanic	16
Asian	14
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	57
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	72
doctor visit	757
ear procedures	276
implant surgery	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	12
Hispanic	13
Asian	17
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	69
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	55
doctor visit	677
ear procedures	227
implant surgery	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	14
Hispanic	18
Asian	12
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	70
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
doctor visit	689
ear procedures	281
implant surgery	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	13
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	77
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2023

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Boston, MA were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	64
doctor visit	776
ear procedures	234
implant surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Female	292
Male	242

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	459
Hispanic	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	18

**Age**
85 and over	72
75 to 84	199
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	202

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the Neurotology, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: Neurotology, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

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. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California, Tufts Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Tufts Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 298 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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Biography

Dr. Ronald Venecia practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). His areas of expertise include otosclerosis, chronic ear disease, and meniere's disease. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Venecia attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for residency. Dr. Venecia is rated highly by his patients. He can take Blue California and Tufts Health Plan insurance.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Kent Venecia, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2023

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