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Walter Enrico Rizzoni

(Walter Rizzoni)

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery

Boston University School of Medicine (1983)

120 E 2nd Street 4th Floor
Erie, PA 16507

(814) 877-5600

Walter Enrico Rizzoni is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Walter Enrico Rizzoni is affiliated with REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES INC and UPMC ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Office Locations

120 E 2nd Street 4th Floor
Erie, PA 16507

(814) 877-5600

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arteriogram

In 2023, Walter Enrico Rizzoni performed more arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

duplex ultrasound

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Walter Enrico Rizzoni performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for duplex ultrasound, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, 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 Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
catheterization	25
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	307
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	225
vascular procedures	451

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	28
angioplasty	19
dialysis access procedures	56
doctor visit	292
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
pelvic imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	366
vascular procedures	643
X-rays	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	81
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	43
ablation	36
dialysis access procedures	47
doctor visit	340
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
laser treatment	18
minimally invasive procedures	36
neck surgery	11
pelvic imaging	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	360
vascular procedures	661

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	28
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	90
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	24
dialysis access procedures	42
doctor visit	298
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	270
vascular procedures	514

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	582
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	124
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	20
angioplasty	22
dialysis access procedures	44
doctor visit	365
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
minimally invasive procedures	34
pelvic imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	198
vascular procedures	380
X-rays	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	63
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2017 were vascular procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
angioplasty	12
bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	24
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	306
endarterectomy	13
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	13
open surgery	24
pelvic imaging	23
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	126
vascular procedures	232

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	58
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
angioplasty	20
dialysis access procedures	21
doctor visit	267
hospital care	230
inpatient care	230
minimally invasive procedures	20
pelvic imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	106
vascular procedures	200

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	37
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

device removal	12
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	187
hospital care	230
inpatient care	230
minimally invasive procedures	12
thrombolysis	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	40
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	52
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

amputation	11
catheterization	11
device removal	13
doctor visit	226
hospital care	210
inpatient care	210
lower extremity surgery	11
vascular procedures	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	37
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	334
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
vascular procedures	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	43
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	265
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
vascular procedures	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	47
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Walter Enrico Rizzoni for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Erie, PA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	25
ablation	36
amputation	11
angioplasty	18
bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	24
catheterization	18
device removal	12
dialysis access procedures	33
doctor visit	289
endarterectomy	13
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
laser treatment	18
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	22
neck surgery	13
open surgery	24
pelvic imaging	25
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
thrombolysis	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	186
vascular procedures	300
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	416
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	141
85 and over	56
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	177

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Walter Enrico Rizzoni treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Walter Enrico Rizzoni graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1983. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1983)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Walter Enrico Rizzoni is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES INC

UPMC ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Walter Enrico Rizzoni. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$2,321 GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $715	GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis $471	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $373	GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $291	GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $149	Other $320
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$1,899 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $1,797	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $69	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $33
Endologix, Inc.	$1,812 OVATION $1,028	AFX $319	Pevar $57	$407
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,599 Transcatheter Heart Valves $889	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $522	MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $111	INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $77
Endologix LLC	$675 Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System $436	AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System $148	$91
Other	$4,075 XARELTO $364	CoreValve Evolut $326	iCAST $242	Cook Medical Thoracic $220	HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME $208	Other $2,714

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,439
Travel and Lodging	$2,940

Biography

Dr. Walter Rizzoni practices general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Walter Enrico Rizzoni From 2012 - 2022

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