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Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD

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(Dr. Richard Boyer, MD)

(176 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: spine surgery procedures, deep brain stimulation (DBS)

9352 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 373-1000

Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD is affiliated with Covenant Health, University Physicians' Association, Inc., The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center and Neurosurgical Associates, P.C..

Office Locations

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-1869

(865) 544-6533

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501 20th Street Suite 601
Knoxville, TN 37916

(865) 524-1869

(865) 544-6533

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Parkwest Medical Center

9352 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 373-1000

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Some issues Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

spine imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

neurostimulator lead placement

spinal cord stimulator implantation

spinal cord stimulator replacement

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, spinal cord stimulator implantation, spinal cord stimulator replacement, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for neck X-ray, and spine X-ray 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 Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
catheterization	11
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	472
hospital care	238
implant surgery	30
inpatient care	238
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	45
neurostimulator replacement	15
spinal procedures	91
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	11
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	445
hospital care	242
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	242
neck surgery	19
nerve procedures	38
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	16
spinal procedures	196
X-rays	111

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	39
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	525
hospital care	190
implant surgery	21
inpatient care	190
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	36
neurostimulator replacement	21
spinal procedures	205
X-rays	126

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	45
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	457
hospital care	192
implant surgery	22
inpatient care	192
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	28
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	22
spinal procedures	167
X-rays	88

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	58
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	481
hospital care	127
implant surgery	27
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	27
spinal procedures	199
X-rays	101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	32
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	374
hospital care	135
implant surgery	30
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	23
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	13
neurostimulator lead placement	23
neurostimulator replacement	30
spinal procedures	213
X-rays	114

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	26
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	358
hospital care	133
implant surgery	26
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
neurostimulator lead placement	16
neurostimulator replacement	26
spinal procedures	212
X-rays	120

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	36
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	477
hospital care	156
implant surgery	57
inpatient care	156
minimally invasive procedures	44
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	44
neurostimulator replacement	46
spinal procedures	261
X-rays	140

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	44
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	381
hospital care	137
implant surgery	45
inpatient care	137
minimally invasive procedures	50
neurostimulator lead placement	50
neurostimulator replacement	34
spinal procedures	206
X-rays	109

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	39
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	318
hospital care	143
implant surgery	28
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	42
neurostimulator lead placement	42
neurostimulator replacement	28
spinal procedures	216
X-rays	135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	27
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	342
hospital care	109
implant surgery	40
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	46
neurostimulator lead placement	46
neurostimulator replacement	40
spinal procedures	233
X-rays	147

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	28
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
catheterization	11
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	420
hospital care	163
implant surgery	31
inpatient care	163
minimally invasive procedures	30
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	25
neurostimulator lead placement	28
neurostimulator replacement	27
spinal procedures	199
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	11
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	11
X-rays	119

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	387
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	34
Less than 65	134
65 to 74	153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: University of Missouri Health System (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Covenant Health

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

Parkwest Medical Center

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C.

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 176 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard P. Boyer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,230 Spine $1,147	Timberline $998	Mobi-C $324	Vital $317	SpF $284	Other $1,160
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,992 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $1,522	INTELLIS $831	RESTORE $422	SYNCHROMED $107	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $87	Other $22
Abbott Laboratories	$1,789 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,276	PROCLAIM $176	Axium INS DRG IPG $166	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $102	Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $69
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,686 Spine $1,686
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,578 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $1,128	INTELLIS $380	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $36	SYNCHROMEDII $16	O-ARM $13	Other $5
Other	$5,774 iFuse Implant $1,385	Spine $390	CASCADIA Interbody System $342	Mobi-C $319	EVEREST Spinal System $266	Other $3,073

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,184
Travel and Lodging	$6,422
Education	$443

Biography

Dr. Richard Boyer is a neurosurgery specialist. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Boyer include neurosurgery, spine surgery procedures, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Boyer completed a residency program at the University of Missouri Health System. Dr. Boyer is affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc., Covenant Health, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center. According to Covenant Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Knoxville, TN.