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Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Ralph Silverman, MD)
Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional interests include: polyps, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and more.
1011 Bowles Avenue Suite 225
Fenton, MO 63026

Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

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Office Locations

1011 Bowles Avenue Suite 225
Fenton, MO 63026
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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hemorrhoid banding
hemorrhoid ligation

In 2023, Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD had a list price for hemorrhoid banding, and hemorrhoid ligation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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 Volume:

hemorrhoid banding

By Affordability:

anoscopy
diagnostic anoscopy
standard anoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD performed more hemorrhoid banding procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for anoscopy, diagnostic anoscopy, and standard anoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 382
gastrointestinal procedures 291
hospital care 235
inpatient care 235
minimally invasive procedures 141
preventive care 29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 334
gastrointestinal procedures 338
hospital care 259
inpatient care 259
minimally invasive procedures 195
preventive care 51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 54
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
diagnostic procedures 30
doctor visit 314
gastrointestinal procedures 386
hospital care 381
inpatient care 381
minimally invasive procedures 185
open surgery 11
preventive care 45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 230
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 52
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 32
Dementia 9
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 41
doctor visit 275
gastrointestinal procedures 310
hospital care 221
inpatient care 221
minimally invasive procedures 178
preventive care 37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 316
Female 394
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 680
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 278
From 75 to 84 222
85 and over 94
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 312
gastrointestinal procedures 256
hospital care 243
inpatient care 243
minimally invasive procedures 156
preventive care 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 188
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 57
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 35
Dementia 14
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 289
gastrointestinal procedures 244
hospital care 247
inpatient care 247
minimally invasive procedures 181
preventive care 53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 40
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 37
Dementia 14
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 244
gastrointestinal procedures 194
hospital care 335
inpatient care 335
minimally invasive procedures 121
preventive care 20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 178
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 284
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 46
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 33
Dementia 14
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 237
gastrointestinal procedures 178
hospital care 268
inpatient care 268
minimally invasive procedures 119
preventive care 32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 287
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 30
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 173
gastrointestinal procedures 127
hospital care 183
inpatient care 183
minimally invasive procedures 78
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 19
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 183
gastrointestinal procedures 143
hospital care 157
inpatient care 157
minimally invasive procedures 89
preventive care 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 23
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 173
gastrointestinal procedures 211
hospital care 85
inpatient care 85
minimally invasive procedures 129
preventive care 23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 204
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 18
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 27
Dementia 12
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in Fenton, MO were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery 11
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 265
gastrointestinal procedures 243
hospital care 237
inpatient care 237
minimally invasive procedures 142
open surgery 11
preventive care 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 169
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 253
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 90
85 and over 39
Less than 65 50
65 to 74 126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 10
Cancer 27

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery American Board of Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health DePaul Hospital
SSM Health
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SLUCare Physician Group
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 41 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ralph Silverman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fenton, MO. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $20,836 ENTEREG
$20,836
Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc $19,612 ENTEREG
$19,612
Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $6,243 OFIRMEV
$6,243
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,628 Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,628
CONMED Corporation $873 CONMED Handheld Instruments
$800 		AirSeal
$73
Other $4,987 INTERSTIM
$694 		VELTASSA
$587 		Valleylab
$525 		JYNARQUE
$458 		SAMSCA
$342 		Other
$2,382
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $37,900
Travel and Lodging $10,166
Food and Beverage $6,774
Consulting Fee $1,325
Education $1,015

Biography

Dr. Ralph Silverman specializes in colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Silverman's areas of expertise include polyps, crohn's disease, and colorectal cancer. He is professionally affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Silverman welcomes new patients at his office inFenton, MO as reported by Yext.

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