Physician Profile
Ralph Tufano, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tufano
Based in Sarasota, FL, Ralph Tufano, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Ralph graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 774 services to 761 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and ultrasonic guidance during surgery.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (941) 261-0500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1901 FLOYD ST STE 304
Sarasota, FL 34239
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
774 services · 761 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
83 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue | Procedure | 60512 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck | Procedure | 60220 |
22 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of thyroid | Procedure | 60240 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Release and/or relocation of cranial nerve | Procedure | 64716 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
223 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | Imaging | 76998 |
113 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
185 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
26 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Sarasota 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ralph Tufano?
Ralph Tufano is an otolaryngology (ent) in Sarasota, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ralph Tufano's address?
Ralph Tufano is listed at 1901 Floyd St Ste 304, Sarasota, FL 34239. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Tufano?
The number on file is (941) 261-0500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ralph Tufano?
Ralph Tufano's National Provider Identifier is 1205887841. 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
Where did Ralph Tufano train?
Ralph Tufano attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ralph Tufano have?
Ralph Tufano has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ralph Tufano perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ralph Tufano performs procedures including removal or exploration of parathyroid glands, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and ultrasonic guidance during surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ralph Tufano's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ralph Tufano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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