Rocco Ricciardi, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Rocco Ricciardi is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Burlington, MA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(781) 744-8000Burlington, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rocco Ricciardi, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Burlington, MA. A University of Massachusetts Medical School graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 17 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in MASee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Burlington30+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 115dNPPES updated 2026-01-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805-0001

Fax: (781) 744-2945
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.33%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)

10.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

334

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

98

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

184

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+23%)44%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$116 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Rocco Ricciardi's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Umass Chan Medical School

  2. Board certified · Jan 27, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1996)

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Rocco Ricciardi

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rocco Ricciardi for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burlington 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 Rocco Ricciardi

NPI records show Dr. Ricciardi as active with telehealth listed in Burlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 744-8000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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