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Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, cancer, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, and more.

1019 New Loudon Road Suite 101
Cohoes, NY 12047

(518) 262-7500

Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS is a thoracic surgeon in Cohoes, NY specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Albany Medical Center and Albany Medical College.

Office Locations

Albany Medical Center

1019 New Loudon Road Suite 101
Cohoes, NY 12047

(518) 262-7500

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3 Crossings Boulevard Suite 2
Clifton Park, NY 12065

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50 New Scotland Avenue Floor 3, Surgeons Pavilion
Albany, NY 12208

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800 Irving Avenue Syracuse Vahcn (670)
Syracuse, NY 13210

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Suite 203 Malta Medical Park
Malta, NY 12020

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Some issues Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

minimally invasive thoracic surgery

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

In 2023, Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS had a list price for minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 10%

By Affordability:

lymph node excision

In 2023, Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS had a list price for lymph node excision that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 Affordability:

dissection

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lymphadenectomy

lymph node procedures

surgical dissection

thoracic lymphadenectomy

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

In 2013, Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS had a list price for dissection, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), lymph node procedures, surgical dissection, thoracic lymphadenectomy, and thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS treated during 2022 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS treated as a thoracic surgeon in Cohoes, NY during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, dissection and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

dissection	14
doctor visit	66
excision	14
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS treated as a thoracic surgeon in Cohoes, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, dissection and minimally invasive procedures.

dissection	14
doctor visit	66
excision	14
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	62

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (2020)

Board Certification: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (2023)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical College

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Nicholas Arnold, MD, MHS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,225 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,725	DAVINCI XI $1,500
Medtronic, Inc.	$412 Signia $265	Abre $123	Sonicision $24
AtriCure, Inc.	$174 AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $174
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$139 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $139
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$20 PICO 7 $20
Other	$46 KEYTRUDA $18	VAC THERAPY $11	$17

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,500
Food and Beverage	$835
Travel and Lodging	$680

Biography

Dr. Brian Arnold is a specialist in thoracic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Arnold's clinical interests: lung cancer, tumor, and thymectomy (thymus gland removal). His education and training includes medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Yale University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Albany Medical College and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.