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Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD

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(Dr. Raphael Jerome Leo, MD)

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Specializes in: Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychiatry

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Professional interests include: substance use disorder, addictions, education, and more.

462 Grider Street Department of Psychiatry
Buffalo, NY 14215

(716) 898-4857

Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD is a null in Buffalo, NY specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD is affiliated with University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kaleida Health, UBMD Physicians' Group, UNIVERSITY PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE INC and ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION.

Office Locations

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

462 Grider Street Department of Psychiatry
Buffalo, NY 14215

(716) 898-4857

(716) 898-4447

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Some issues Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD 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 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	31
hospital care	336
inpatient care	336

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	337
inpatient care	337

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	329
inpatient care	329
nursing home care	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	35
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	295
inpatient care	295

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	26
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	43
Dementia	42
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
nursing home care	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	25
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	39
Dementia	44
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	58
inpatient care	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Dementia	42
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
nursing home care	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	37
Dementia	53
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	30
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	56
Dementia	38
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	29
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	210
inpatient care	210

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	43
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated as a null in Buffalo, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic evaluation and nursing home care.

diagnostic evaluation	31
doctor visit	11
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
nursing home care	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	6
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	35
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification, The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: Board Certification, The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Kaleida Health

UBMD Physicians' Group

UNIVERSITY PSYCHIATRIC PRACTICE INC

ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, Fidelis Care, Workers' Compensation, Veterans Administration, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, Nova, Univera Health Care (HMO), Independent Health Medisource, Empire, Community Blue (HMO), Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc, Independent Health Association (HMO) and Nofault.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Raphael J. Leo, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

Fidelis Care

Workers' Compensation

Veterans Administration

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

Nova

Univera Health Care (HMO)

Independent Health Medisource

Empire

Community Blue (HMO)

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc

Independent Health Association (HMO)

Nofault

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Biography

Dr. Raphael Leo is a psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Leo include behavioral medicine, pain, and addictions. Dr. Leo usually honors MagnaCare, Fidelis Care, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. He has received professional recognition including the following: Didactic Teacher of the Year Award; Commendation for Teaching Excellence to Faculty in Clinical Sciences; and Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Leo is affiliated with Kaleida Health and UBMD Physicians' Group. According to UBMD Physicians' Group, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Buffalo, NY.