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Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD

(Dr. Rafael Antonio Altieri, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1992)
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD is affiliated with South Shore Health, HARBOR MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC and SOUTH SHORE RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES INC.

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Office Locations

101 Columbian Street
Weymouth Town, MA 02190
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55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 344-8000
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75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 732-5500
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

brain MRI
maxillofacial CT scan
MRI

In 2023, Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD had a list price for brain MRI, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 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:

abdominal CT scan
chest CT scan
CT scan
pelvic CT scan

By Affordability:

bone density test
central DEXA
dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
duplex ultrasound
leg X-ray
pelvic CT scan
screening mammogram
tibia and fibula X-ray
vascular studies
vascular ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD performed more abdominal CT scan, chest CT scan, CT scan, and pelvic CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), duplex ultrasound, leg X-ray, pelvic CT scan, screening mammogram, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 434
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 328
breast procedures 378
CT scan 764
diagnostic imaging 62
hip imaging 70
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 66
musculoskeletal imaging 84
neck imaging 33
pelvic imaging 331
preventive care 274
spinal procedures 88
thoracic (chest) imaging 1334
ultrasound (sonogram) 304
vascular procedures 157
women's imaging 390
X-rays 1739

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 544
aspiration 24
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 381
breast procedures 318
CT scan 986
diagnostic imaging 48
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hip imaging 66
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 67
musculoskeletal imaging 88
neck imaging 35
pelvic imaging 461
preventive care 248
spinal procedures 106
thoracic (chest) imaging 1452
ultrasound (sonogram) 318
vascular procedures 171
women's imaging 338
X-rays 1834

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 977
Female 1756
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2619
Black 37
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 924
From 75 to 84 841
85 and over 604
Less than 65 364

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 30
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 423
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 302
breast procedures 338
CT scan 816
diagnostic imaging 59
hip imaging 63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 56
musculoskeletal imaging 74
neck imaging 39
pelvic imaging 376
preventive care 248
spinal procedures 117
thoracic (chest) imaging 1208
ultrasound (sonogram) 284
vascular procedures 176
women's imaging 349
X-rays 1597

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 883
Female 1543
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2328
Black 28
Hispanic 16
Asian 20
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 778
From 75 to 84 757
85 and over 549
Less than 65 342

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 31
Dementia 21
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 515
aspiration 20
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 301
breast procedures 395
CT scan 944
diagnostic imaging 62
hip imaging 58
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 53
musculoskeletal imaging 58
neck imaging 34
pelvic imaging 421
preventive care 259
spinal procedures 101
thoracic (chest) imaging 1391
ultrasound (sonogram) 388
vascular procedures 209
women's imaging 407
X-rays 1669

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 1938
Female 3394
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 5074
Black 80
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 90
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1820
From 75 to 84 1630
85 and over 1152
Less than 65 730

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 31
Dementia 22
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 604
aspiration 12
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 359
breast procedures 351
CT scan 1245
diagnostic imaging 51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 117
musculoskeletal imaging 35
pelvic imaging 522
preventive care 226
spinal procedures 132
thoracic (chest) imaging 1420
ultrasound (sonogram) 282
vascular procedures 116
women's imaging 363
X-rays 1441

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 982
Female 1772
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2626
Black 36
Hispanic 31
Asian 0
Other 41
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 897
From 75 to 84 856
85 and over 603
Less than 65 398

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 32
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 31
Dementia 25
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2017 were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 769
aspiration 20
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 276
breast procedures 379
CT scan 1555
diagnostic imaging 59
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 54
neck imaging 23
pelvic imaging 695
preventive care 248
spinal procedures 110
thoracic (chest) imaging 1318
ultrasound (sonogram) 275
vascular procedures 96
women's imaging 391
X-rays 1125

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 992
Female 1682
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2551
Black 44
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 45
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 947
From 75 to 84 886
85 and over 496
Less than 65 345

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 30
Dementia 23
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2018 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 777
aspiration 21
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 333
breast procedures 266
CT scan 1735
diagnostic imaging 30
gastrointestinal procedures 19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 61
musculoskeletal imaging 11
neck imaging 23
pelvic imaging 707
preventive care 215
spinal procedures 94
thoracic (chest) imaging 666
ultrasound (sonogram) 218
vascular procedures 105
women's imaging 266
X-rays 312

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 1852
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2903
Black 47
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 70
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1120
From 75 to 84 997
85 and over 587
Less than 65 383

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 31
Dementia 26
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2019 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 712
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 296
breast procedures 519
CT scan 1677
diagnostic imaging 65
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 48
musculoskeletal imaging 70
neck imaging 13
pelvic imaging 681
preventive care 381
spinal procedures 100
thoracic (chest) imaging 674
ultrasound (sonogram) 208
vascular procedures 45
women's imaging 519
X-rays 570

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 1184
Female 2024
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3049
Black 44
Hispanic 36
Asian 26
Other 53
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1192
From 75 to 84 1068
85 and over 578
Less than 65 370

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 29
Dementia 23
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2020 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, pelvic imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 562
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 222
breast procedures 350
CT scan 1211
diagnostic imaging 60
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 25
musculoskeletal imaging 27
neck imaging 24
pelvic imaging 524
preventive care 233
spinal procedures 77
thoracic (chest) imaging 409
ultrasound (sonogram) 197
vascular procedures 40
women's imaging 350
X-rays 332

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 1020
Female 1663
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2526
Black 36
Hispanic 28
Asian 31
Other 62
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 984
From 75 to 84 909
85 and over 495
Less than 65 295

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 30
Dementia 25
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2021 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, women's imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 611
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 271
breast procedures 551
CT scan 1395
diagnostic imaging 109
gastrointestinal procedures 11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 39
musculoskeletal imaging 116
neck imaging 19
pelvic imaging 561
preventive care 268
spinal procedures 97
thoracic (chest) imaging 518
ultrasound (sonogram) 348
vascular procedures 66
women's imaging 562
X-rays 546

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 1001
Female 1886
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2728
Black 41
Hispanic 30
Asian 25
Other 63
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1064
From 75 to 84 1057
85 and over 478
Less than 65 288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 28
Dementia 20
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA during 2022 were CT scan, women's imaging, breast procedures and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 587
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 231
breast procedures 664
CT scan 1412
diagnostic imaging 110
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 18
musculoskeletal imaging 33
neck imaging 16
pelvic imaging 547
preventive care 370
spinal procedures 80
thoracic (chest) imaging 583
ultrasound (sonogram) 306
vascular procedures 42
women's imaging 664
X-rays 524

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 892
Female 1731
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2492
Black 38
Hispanic 25
Asian 14
Other 54
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1002
From 75 to 84 973
85 and over 435
Less than 65 213

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 27
Dementia 15
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Weymouth Town, MA were CT scan, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging 594
aspiration 19
brain imaging (neuroimaging) 300
breast procedures 409
CT scan 1249
diagnostic imaging 65
gastrointestinal procedures 14
hip imaging 64
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 54
musculoskeletal imaging 59
neck imaging 25
pelvic imaging 529
preventive care 270
spinal procedures 100
thoracic (chest) imaging 997
ultrasound (sonogram) 284
vascular procedures 111
women's imaging 418
X-rays 1062

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD.

Gender
Male 897
Female 1754
Ethnicity
Black / African American 39
Asian / Pacific Islander 10
Non-Hispanic White 2626
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 26
Other 50
Age
75 to 84 906
85 and over 543
Less than 65 338
65 to 74 975

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Dementia 20
Cancer 19

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rafael A. Altieri, MDDO, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

South Shore Health
HARBOR MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
SOUTH SHORE RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES INC

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Biography

Dr. Rafael Altieri's area of specialization is diagnostic radiology. Before completing his residency at San Juan Municipal Hospital and New York Methodist Hospital, Dr. Altieri attended medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with South Shore Health.

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