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- 770 James St, Syracuse, NY 13203
About Dr. Larussa
Based in Syracuse, NY, Christopher Larussa, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Christopher graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,144 Medicare patients across 1,194 services. The services billed most often include colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and screening mammography. NPI 1710977616 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (315) 422-2222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
770 JAMES ST
Syracuse, NY 13203
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,194 services · 1,144 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
11 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
180 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
149 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
149 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
60 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
14 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous | Billing code | G0328 |
198 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
127 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
115 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
75 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other OB-GYNs in Syracuse 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher Larussa's specialty?
Christopher Larussa is an OB-GYN in Syracuse, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher Larussa?
Christopher Larussa is listed at 770 James St, Syracuse, NY 13203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher Larussa?
The number on file is (315) 422-2222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher Larussa's NPI number?
Christopher Larussa's National Provider Identifier is 1710977616. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christopher Larussa's education?
Christopher Larussa attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher Larussa been practicing?
Christopher Larussa has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher Larussa known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher Larussa performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and screening mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher Larussa confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher Larussa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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