Richard C Boorse, M.D.
Richard C Boorse is a Surgery specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard C Boorse, M.D. has been part of the Allentown medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 3834dNPPES updated 2015-11-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 208, Allentown, PA 18103-6218
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
192
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
26
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
40
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$129 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Richard C Boorse's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery Care With Richard C Boorse
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard C Boorse for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Allentown required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard C Boorse
NPI records show Dr. Boorse as active with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 439-4055.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard C Boorse
Practice Location
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 208, Allentown, PA 18103-6218
Mailing Address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
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