Physician Profile
Salvatore Farruggia, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Farruggia
Based in Staten Island, NY, Salvatore Farruggia, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Salvatore cared for 1,464 Medicare patients across 1,800 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast. NPI 1821016908 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
- (718) 226-9175
- Email not available
Practice Locations
475 SEAVIEW AVE
Staten Island, NY 10305
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,800 services · 1,464 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
883 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
200 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
164 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
142 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
71 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
64 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
59 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
57 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
29 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Staten Island 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Salvatore Farruggia's specialty?
Salvatore Farruggia is a radiologist in Staten Island, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Salvatore Farruggia?
Salvatore Farruggia is listed at 475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Salvatore Farruggia?
The number on file is (718) 226-9175. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Salvatore Farruggia's NPI number?
Salvatore Farruggia's National Provider Identifier is 1821016908. 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 Salvatore Farruggia's education?
Salvatore Farruggia attended Other, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Salvatore Farruggia been practicing?
Salvatore Farruggia has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Salvatore Farruggia known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Salvatore Farruggia performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Salvatore Farruggia confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Salvatore Farruggia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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