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Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Matthew R. Fusco, BA, MD, Residency)
Specializes in: General Practice, General Surgery and Neurosurgery
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2007)
Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), and more.
1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN specializing in general practice, general surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

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Office Locations

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212
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Some issues Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

angiogram
carotid arteriogram
cervicocerebral arteriogram
embolization
spinal embolization
vascular procedures
vertebral arteriogram

By Affordability:

arteriogram
vertebral angiogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD performed more angiogram (angiography), carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, embolization, spinal embolization, vascular procedures, and vertebral arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arteriogram, and vertebral angiogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2015 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 16
doctor visit 117
hospital care 91
inpatient care 91
minimally invasive procedures 16
spinal procedures 16
vascular procedures 134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 52
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 38
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 17
doctor visit 80
hospital care 131
inpatient care 131
minimally invasive procedures 17
spinal procedures 17
vascular procedures 115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 69
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 36
Dementia 24
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 14
doctor visit 153
hospital care 184
inpatient care 184
minimally invasive procedures 14
spinal procedures 14
vascular procedures 116

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 13
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 57
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 31
Dementia 21
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
doctor visit 98
hospital care 204
inpatient care 204
minimally invasive procedures 12
spinal procedures 12
vascular procedures 133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 15
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 69
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 38
Dementia 18
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2019 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 14
doctor visit 110
hospital care 175
inpatient care 175
minimally invasive procedures 14
spinal procedures 14
vascular procedures 206

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 170
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 17
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 41
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 17
doctor visit 87
hospital care 230
inpatient care 230
minimally invasive procedures 17
spinal procedures 17
vascular procedures 171

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 16
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 67
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 36
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2021 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 25
doctor visit 101
hospital care 125
inpatient care 125
minimally invasive procedures 25
spinal procedures 25
vascular procedures 160

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 16
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 62
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 36
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2022 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 23
doctor visit 113
hospital care 168
inpatient care 168
minimally invasive procedures 23
spinal procedures 23
vascular procedures 193

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 14
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 72
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2023 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 20
doctor visit 126
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96
minimally invasive procedures 20
spinal procedures 20
vascular procedures 152

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 59
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization 17
doctor visit 109
hospital care 156
inpatient care 156
minimally invasive procedures 17
spinal procedures 17
vascular procedures 153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 112
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 173
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 50
85 and over 10
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 18
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery (2019)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 198 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $3,557 NEURO
$2,354 		None
$454 		Trevo
$328 		Target
$291 		Coils
$130
Covidien Sales LLC $664 Onyx
$664
Balt USA, LLC $524 Barricade Coil System
$167 		Optima Thermal Coil System
$127
$230
Medtronic USA, Inc. $314 PIPELINE
$197 		Solitaire
$87 		Onyx
$30
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $309 Trauma
$275 		Cranial ReconstructionFixation
$35
Other $754 Barricade Coil System
$203 		VIZ.AI LVO
$198 		Apollo
$117 		NEUROLOGICAL PRODUCT
$91 		ACE
$88 		Other
$57
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,233
Travel and Lodging $2,641
Education $247

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, Residency, MD has received 35 research payments totaling $286,298.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Fusco specializes in general practice, general surgery, and neurosurgery and practices in Nashville, TN. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, he is particularly interested in brain aneurysm, neurosurgery, and stroke. Dr. Fusco is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Fusco's office in Nashville, TN. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama.

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