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Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA

(Dr. Royce Rosario Syracuse, MD)

(1363 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1995)

Professional interests include: eye exam, cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

185 Joe Knox Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 658-2321

Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA is an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA is affiliated with Duke Health, Horizon Eye Care and HORIZON EYE CARE PA.

Office Locations

135 S Sharon Amity Road Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28211

(704) 365-0555

(704) 367-8122

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15419 Hodges Circle
Huntersville, NC 28078

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Duke Health

171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 660-4000

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Duke Health

185 Joe Knox Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 658-2321

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA had a list price for complex cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2023, Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and simple cataract surgery 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. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	289
eye procedures	2688
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	47
laser treatment	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	269
eye procedures	2792
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	507
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1232
Black	79
Hispanic	17
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	591
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	188
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	63
doctor visit	266
eye procedures	2289
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	781

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1119
Black	73
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	165
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	172
eye procedures	2655
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	1032
Female	1684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2486
Black	136
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1276
From 75 to 84	996
85 and over	366
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	202
eye procedures	3351
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	28
laser treatment	69

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	602
Female	921

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1389
Black	80
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	686
From 75 to 84	580
85 and over	219
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	51
eye procedures	3446
laser treatment	59

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	971

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1404
Black	82
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	684
From 75 to 84	617
85 and over	208
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
eye procedures	3304
laser treatment	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	958

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1378
Black	86
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	709
From 75 to 84	593
85 and over	197
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	26
eye procedures	3186
laser treatment	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	545
Female	909

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1330
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	606
85 and over	199
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	43
doctor visit	59
eye procedures	2761
laser treatment	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	519
Female	826

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1215
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	554
85 and over	157
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	1338
eye procedures	1747
laser treatment	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1274
Black	62
Hispanic	17
Asian	11
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	585
From 75 to 84	621
85 and over	183
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	55
doctor visit	1654
eye procedures	1305
laser treatment	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	545
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1246
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	640
85 and over	187
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated as an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	432
eye procedures	2684
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	1279
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	561
85 and over	188
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	624

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1995. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1995)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Horizon Eye Care

HORIZON EYE CARE PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 1363 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlotte, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$3,010 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $1,520	CAPITAL EQUIPMENT CART $348	Healon Viscoelastics $297	Tecnis IOL $188	Catalys Laser System $152	Other $505
Abbott Laboratories	$1,297 Optics $771	Healon Viscoelastics $427	Medical Optics $100
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,165 Hydrus Microstent $496	CLAREON $168	PANOPTIX $124	ARGOS $61	NGENUITY $59	Other $256
Notal Vision, Inc.	$1,115 $1,115
Allergan Inc.	$918 RESTASIS $376	COMBIGAN $106	XEN $101	LUMIGAN $88	ACZONE $13	Other $235
Other	$5,928 Rocklatan $354	INVELTYS $314	Rhopressa $250	TEPEZZA $250	Kerendia $221	Other $4,539

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,352
Travel and Lodging	$1,162
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,131
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$701
Education	$87

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA.

US Retina LLC	2017	$2,272.73	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$2,272.73	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$2,272.73	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$2,272.73	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$2,272.73	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2022	$1,923.08	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$1,923.08	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Royce Syracuse's area of specialization is general ophthalmology. Patient reviews placed Dr. Syracuse at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Syracuse include cataract surgery, dry eyes, and eye exam. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo, Dr. Syracuse attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school. He is affiliated with Duke Health and Horizon Eye Care.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce R. Syracuse, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

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