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Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD

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(Dr. Michael Nakao, MD)

(121 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1975)

Professional interests include: sleep disorders, lung issues, elder care, and more.

1300 Massachusetts Avenue St. Mary's Campus
Troy, NY 12180

(518) 268-6280

Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD is a pulmonologist in Troy, NY specializing in adult pulmonology and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners, Samaritan Hospital (Troy, NY) and ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C..

Office Locations

St. Peter's Health Partners

1300 Massachusetts Avenue St. Mary's Campus
Troy, NY 12180

(518) 268-6280

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5 Palisades Drive Suite 100
Albany, NY 12205

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Some issues Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	23
doctor visit	594
hospital care	570
inpatient care	570
preventive care	19
pulmonary testing	174
sleep study	49
thoracic (chest) imaging	118
vaccines	19
X-rays	118

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	30
bronchoscopy	22
doctor visit	729
hospital care	515
inpatient care	515
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	37
pulmonary testing	232
sleep study	53
thoracic (chest) imaging	179
vaccines	37
X-rays	179

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	45
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	161
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	62
doctor visit	685
hospital care	365
inpatient care	365
preventive care	22
pulmonary testing	180
sleep study	84
thoracic (chest) imaging	143
vaccines	22
X-rays	143

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	47
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	101
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	52
doctor visit	638
hospital care	379
inpatient care	379
preventive care	52
pulmonary testing	164
sleep study	63
thoracic (chest) imaging	156
vaccines	52
X-rays	156

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1056
Black	50
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	212
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	31
doctor visit	603
hospital care	264
inpatient care	264
preventive care	40
pulmonary testing	184
sleep study	58
thoracic (chest) imaging	119
vaccines	40
X-rays	119

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	39
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	61
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	67
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	24
doctor visit	593
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289
preventive care	16
pulmonary testing	216
sleep study	45
thoracic (chest) imaging	147
vaccines	16
X-rays	147

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	38
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	93
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	13
doctor visit	383
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
pulmonary testing	141
sleep study	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	67
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2019 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
doctor visit	455
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
pulmonary testing	175
sleep study	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	48
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	436
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
pulmonary testing	130
sleep study	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	38
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
pulmonary testing	104
sleep study	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	23
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY during 2022 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
pulmonary testing	72
sleep study	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	25
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Troy, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

airway management	31
bronchoscopy	22
doctor visit	519
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	31
pulmonary testing	161
sleep study	44
thoracic (chest) imaging	143
vaccines	31
X-rays	143

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	419
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	75
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	193

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1975. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1975)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board (1978)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners

Samaritan Hospital (Troy, NY)

ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 121 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael A. Nakao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Troy, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$445 FASENRA $295	BREZTRI $79	IMFINZI $61	$11
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$306 OFEV $130	Pradaxa $65	Spiriva $13	$98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$225 BREO ELLIPTA $88	ANORO $86	BREO $14	NUCALA $12	$25
Pulmonx Corporation	$143 PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $143
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$120 DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $120
Other	$845 NUVIGIL $111	Immunology - HYQVIA $111	XOLAIR $109	ZERBAXA $105	Esbriet $100	Other $309

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,931
Education	$152

Biography

Dr. Michael Nakao is a specialist in adult pulmonology and geriatrics (elderly care). He works in Albany, NY and Troy, NY. Dr. Nakao's areas of expertise consist of sleep disorders, intensive care, and internal medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Samaritan Hospital (Troy, NY). He studied medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to St. Peter's Health Partners, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Nakao's office in Albany, NY.