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Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD

(Dr. Ronald J. Budzik, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, carotid artery stenting, functional MRI (fMRI), and more.

3525 Olentangy River Road Suite 5362
Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 340-7741

Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH specializing in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD is affiliated with Ohio Health.

Office Locations

Ohio Health

3525 Olentangy River Road Suite 5362
Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 340-7741

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Some issues Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

angiogram

In 2023, Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD performed more angiogram (angiography) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cervicocerebral arteriogram

In 2023, Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD performed more cervicocerebral arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid arteriogram

vertebral arteriogram

In 2012, Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD performed more carotid arteriogram, and vertebral arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2012 were vascular procedures, brain imaging (neuroimaging), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	93
catheterization	12
doctor visit	49
minimally invasive procedures	23
spinal procedures	12
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	398

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2013 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
vascular procedures	359

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	27
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2014 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	49
minimally invasive procedures	27
spinal procedures	16
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	417

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	13
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2015 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
vascular procedures	264

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	140

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2016 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	34
minimally invasive procedures	12
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	309

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	13
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	46
minimally invasive procedures	12
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	458

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2018 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	46
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	408

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	11
minimally invasive procedures	18
spinal procedures	18
vascular procedures	380

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	18
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2020 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
vascular procedures	247

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	19
minimally invasive procedures	12
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	281

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2022 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	274

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH during 2023 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

vascular procedures	173

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	39

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Columbus, OH were vascular procedures, brain imaging (neuroimaging), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	93
catheterization	13
doctor visit	32
minimally invasive procedures	16
spinal procedures	13
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	330

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Female	70
Male	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	52
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Radiology (Neuroradiology) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Radiology (Neuroradiology)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$36,982 STENTRIEVERS $17,522	ACCESS PRODUCTS $5,949	Coils $5,618	STENTS $4,026	NEURO $2,475	Other $1,392
Penumbra, Inc.	$2,123 Penumbra System $1,835	RED 72 $138	Benchmark $57	3D Revascularization $32	Penumbra Coil 400 $20	Other $41
Sequent Medical, Inc.	$1,302 WEB Aneurysm Embolization Device $1,302
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$813 Solitaire $525	Axium $188	React $49	PIPELINE $43	Echelon $8
MicroVention, Inc.	$583 Headway Duo Microcatheter $152	NEUROLOGICAL PRODUCT $76	Headway Microcatheter $37	HydroFill Coil $37	LVIS Jr. $32	Other $248
Other	$2,740 COMANECI 17 $363	8F Base Camp Sheath System $325	VIZ.AI LVO $219	Neurovascular Stents $131	Thrombectomy $127	Other $1,575

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$30,888
Food and Beverage	$6,491
Travel and Lodging	$6,466
Education	$338
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$285
Other	$74

Research Payments

Dr. Ronald F. Budzik Jr, MD has received 114 research payments totaling $419,673.

Biography

Dr. Ronald Budzik is a Columbus, OH physician who specializes in neuroradiology and diagnostic radiology. These areas are among Dr. Budzik's clinical interests: brain aneurysm, carotid artery stenting, and nuclear scan. He attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is professionally affiliated with Grant Medical Center and Riverside Methodist Hospital.