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Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD

(Dr. Russell Dickerson, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Professional interests include: breast imaging

3330 Lomita Boulevard Radiology Department
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 517-4675

Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial.

Office Locations

Torrance Memorial

3330 Lomita Boulevard Radiology Department
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 517-4745

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

soft tissue ultrasound

targeted breast ultrasound

videofluoroscopic swallow study

whole breast ultrasound

women's imaging

In 2023, Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD had a list price for 2-D diagnostic mammogram, 2-D mammogram, breast imaging, breast ultrasound, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic mammogram, mammogram (breast X-ray), neck ultrasound, screening mammogram, soft tissue ultrasound, targeted breast ultrasound, videofluoroscopic swallow study (modified barium swallow), whole breast ultrasound, and women's imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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:

complete abdominal ultrasound

limited abdominal ultrasound

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD had a list price for complete abdominal ultrasound, limited abdominal ultrasound, and X-rays 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. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	177
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	47
breast procedures	338
catheterization	45
CT scan	235
diagnostic imaging	102
diagnostic procedures	15
excision	15
gastrointestinal procedures	27
image guided procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	119
neck imaging	18
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	95
preventive care	134
thoracic (chest) imaging	185
ultrasound (sonogram)	222
vascular procedures	13
women's imaging	323
X-rays	471

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	81
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	20
breast procedures	279
catheterization	16
CT scan	125
diagnostic imaging	92
diagnostic procedures	17
excision	17
gastrointestinal procedures	11
image guided procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	81
neck imaging	15
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	62
preventive care	89
thoracic (chest) imaging	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	115
women's imaging	262
X-rays	338

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	497

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	28
Hispanic	76
Asian	125
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	117
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	148
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	30
breast procedures	134
catheterization	22
CT scan	149
diagnostic imaging	32
gastrointestinal procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	51
neck imaging	20
pelvic imaging	75
preventive care	65
thoracic (chest) imaging	150
ultrasound (sonogram)	130
women's imaging	134
X-rays	266

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	43
Hispanic	77
Asian	88
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	117
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	61
preventive care	39
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
women's imaging	61
X-rays	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were breast procedures, X-rays, preventive care and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	22
preventive care	22
women's imaging	22
X-rays	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	76
aspiration	34
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	24
breast procedures	718
catheterization	42
CT scan	78
diagnostic imaging	72
diagnostic procedures	17
image guided procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	185
pelvic imaging	36
pleural drainage	12
preventive care	501
thoracic (chest) imaging	140
ultrasound (sonogram)	182
women's imaging	701
X-rays	866

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	992

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	726
Black	82
Hispanic	134
Asian	201
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	551
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	164
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	179
aspiration	59
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	86
breast procedures	488
catheterization	24
CT scan	263
diagnostic imaging	61
diagnostic procedures	32
gastrointestinal procedures	32
image guided procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	98
neck imaging	27
pelvic imaging	121
pleural drainage	12
preventive care	307
thoracic (chest) imaging	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	218
women's imaging	488
X-rays	498

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	844

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	87
Hispanic	120
Asian	160
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	365
85 and over	177
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	117
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	49
breast procedures	489
CT scan	169
diagnostic imaging	58
diagnostic procedures	13
gastrointestinal procedures	20
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	90
neck imaging	16
pelvic imaging	82
preventive care	274
thoracic (chest) imaging	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	208
women's imaging	476
X-rays	442

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	696

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	52
Hispanic	82
Asian	128
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	132
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	82
aspiration	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	38
breast procedures	476
CT scan	120
diagnostic imaging	65
musculoskeletal imaging	72
pelvic imaging	70
pleural drainage	19
preventive care	253
thoracic (chest) imaging	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	190
women's imaging	476
X-rays	390

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	54
Hispanic	91
Asian	97
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	109
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	60
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	41
breast procedures	606
CT scan	112
diagnostic imaging	88
musculoskeletal imaging	139
pelvic imaging	60
preventive care	272
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	246
women's imaging	606
X-rays	515

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	730

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	561
Black	54
Hispanic	86
Asian	112
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	129
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were X-rays, women's imaging, breast procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	102
aspiration	25
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	55
breast procedures	672
CT scan	174
diagnostic imaging	90
musculoskeletal imaging	202
pelvic imaging	75
preventive care	358
thoracic (chest) imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	251
women's imaging	672
X-rays	682

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	960

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	757
Black	79
Hispanic	127
Asian	157
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	427
85 and over	165
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Torrance, CA were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

abdominal imaging	113
aspiration	34
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	43
breast procedures	389
catheterization	29
CT scan	158
diagnostic imaging	73
diagnostic procedures	18
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	20
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	115
neck imaging	19
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	75
pleural drainage	14
preventive care	210
thoracic (chest) imaging	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	178
vascular procedures	13
women's imaging	383
X-rays	413

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	100
Non-Hispanic White	443
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	72
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	232
85 and over	100
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	309

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Russell W. Dickerson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Torrance Memorial

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$291 AFFIRM PRONE $291
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$125 Photofrin $125
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$58 ENCOR $34	MISSION $24
Cardinal Health 414, LLC	$55 LYMPHOSEEK $55
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$23 Mammomat Revelation $23
Other	$42 Interventional Lung Solutions $21	Fycompa $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$593

Biography

Dr. Russell Dickerson's medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Dickerson include breast imaging. He is professionally affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Dickerson attended medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine.