Robert J Banco, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Robert J Banco is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Wellesley Hills, MA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert J Banco, M.D. practices as part of a group orthopaedic surgery of the spine specialist practice in Wellesley Hills, MA. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
25 Washington St Unit 1b, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1752
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better22.39%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+17.3 pts)
22.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
102
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
45
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
201
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23.6k received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 2024, attributed to Robert J Banco's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 24, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Robert J Banco
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert J Banco for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wellesley Hills 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 Robert J Banco
NPI records show Dr. Banco as active with telehealth listed in Wellesley Hills, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 219-6300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert J Banco
Practice Location
25 Washington St Unit 1b, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1752
Mailing Address
25 Washington St Unit 1b, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1752
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