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1901 Floyd St Ste 304, Sarasota, FL 34239 - Baltimore location
600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287
About 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. NPI 1205887841 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (941) 261-0500
- Email not available
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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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
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 — 24 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 3
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.
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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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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