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Dr. Luciano Damato, MD

(Dr. Luciano D'amato, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Catania Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

411 W Main Street
Wise, VA 24293

(276) 328-5332

Dr. Luciano Damato, MD is a general surgeon in Wise, VA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Catania Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Luciano Damato, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health.

Office Locations

411 W Main Street
Wise, VA 24293

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Luciano Damato, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Luciano Damato, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
anastomosis	11
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	85
diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	511
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	212
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	195
open surgery	17
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	119

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
catheterization	49
diagnostic procedures	134
doctor visit	497
gastrointestinal procedures	206
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
minimally invasive procedures	195
open surgery	11
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	148
skin procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	51
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	656
gastrointestinal procedures	314
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	296
open surgery	18
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	53
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	62
diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	491
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	270
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	270
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	189

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	568

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	120
Less than 65	346

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
abscess drainage	13
catheterization	56
diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	587
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	285
hospital care	102
incision and drainage	13
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	270
minor procedures	13
open surgery	15
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	222
skin procedures	17
skin surgery	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	290

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	55
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	569
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	244
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	244
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	225

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	45
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	563
emergency care	17
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	274
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	274
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
skin procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	231

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	40
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	506
emergency care	13
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	201
hospital care	86
incision and drainage	13
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	201
minor procedures	13
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	153
skin surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	235

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	44
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	329
gastrointestinal procedures	127
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	127
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	160

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	37
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	260
gastrointestinal procedures	71
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	71
preventive care	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	135

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	25
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	49
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	14
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated as a general surgeon in Wise, VA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal surgery	15
abscess drainage	13
anastomosis	12
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	464
emergency care	15
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	204
hospital care	88
incision and drainage	13
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	199
minor procedures	13
open surgery	15
preventive care	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146
skin procedures	15
skin surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	44
Less than 65	135
65 to 74	164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luciano Damato, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Luciano Damato, MD graduated from University of Catania Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Vhs/wilson Hosp.. He is certified by the American Board Of Surgery Surgery General and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Catania Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Residency: Vhs/wilson Hosp.

Board Certification: American Board Of Surgery Surgery General

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luciano Damato, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ballad Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Davol Inc.	$1,594 DAV-Phasix $1,263	DAV-XenMatrix AB $209	SURGICAL $121
Pfizer Inc.	$82 ELIQUIS $82
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$14 NON-PRODUCT $14

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,196
Food and Beverage	$480
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Luciano D'amato specializes in general surgery and practices in Wise, VA. He is a graduate of the University of Catania Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. D'amato is affiliated with Ballad Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luciano Damato, MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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