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Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS

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(Paul Russo, MD, FACS - MSK Urologic Surgeon)

(737 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease), Physician, General Surgery, Urologic Oncology and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Columbia University (1979)

Professional interests include: partial nephrectomy, clinical trials, radical nephrectomy

353 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

(347) 971-4829

Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS is an urologist in New York, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), physician, general surgery, urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Columbia University in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Office Locations

353 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

kidney surgery

open nephrectomy

open partial nephrectomy

open radical nephrectomy

By Affordability:

kidney surgery

nephrectomy

open nephrectomy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS performed more kidney surgery, open nephrectomy, open partial nephrectomy, and open radical nephrectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for kidney surgery, nephrectomy (kidney removal), and open nephrectomy 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic endoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

percutaneous procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS performed more diagnostic endoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for percutaneous procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	40
ablation	80
cryotherapy	80
doctor visit	386
laser treatment	80
minimally invasive procedures	241
open surgery	40
urologic procedures	281

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	53
ablation	59
cryotherapy	59
doctor visit	416
laser treatment	59
minimally invasive procedures	245
open surgery	53
urologic procedures	298

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	16
Hispanic	21
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	61
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	63
ablation	48
cryotherapy	48
doctor visit	387
laser treatment	48
minimally invasive procedures	223
open surgery	63
urologic procedures	286

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	19
Hispanic	20
Asian	13
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	75
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	54
ablation	41
cryotherapy	41
doctor visit	393
laser treatment	41
minimally invasive procedures	215
open surgery	54
urologic procedures	269

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	814
Black	38
Hispanic	32
Asian	24
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	144
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	49
ablation	56
cryotherapy	56
doctor visit	434
laser treatment	56
minimally invasive procedures	224
open surgery	49
urologic procedures	273

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	62
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	66
ablation	45
cryotherapy	45
doctor visit	403
laser treatment	45
minimally invasive procedures	194
open surgery	66
urologic procedures	260

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	13
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	51
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	41
ablation	44
cryotherapy	44
doctor visit	357
laser treatment	44
minimally invasive procedures	180
open surgery	41
urologic procedures	221

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	12
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	44
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	47
ablation	47
cryotherapy	47
doctor visit	370
laser treatment	47
minimally invasive procedures	175
open surgery	47
urologic procedures	222

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	41
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	35
ablation	31
cryotherapy	31
doctor visit	170
laser treatment	31
minimally invasive procedures	130
open surgery	35
urologic procedures	165

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	26
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	37
ablation	40
cryotherapy	40
doctor visit	173
laser treatment	40
minimally invasive procedures	135
open surgery	37
urologic procedures	172

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
ablation	39
cryotherapy	39
doctor visit	241
laser treatment	39
minimally invasive procedures	135
open surgery	31
urologic procedures	166

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
ablation	20
cryotherapy	20
doctor visit	320
laser treatment	20
minimally invasive procedures	108
open surgery	19
urologic procedures	127

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	23
Hispanic	15
Asian	16
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	39
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2024 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	312
minimally invasive procedures	97
open surgery	28
urologic procedures	125

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	14
Hispanic	18
Asian	17
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	33
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in New York, NY were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cryotherapy and laser treatment.

abdominal surgery	43
ablation	45
cryotherapy	45
doctor visit	335
laser treatment	45
minimally invasive procedures	177
open surgery	43
urologic procedures	220

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	145
Male	248

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	329
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	152
85 and over	44
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	176

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	5
Cancer	37

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS graduated from Columbia University in 1979. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Urology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University (1979)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center (1981)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem, Fidelis, Oscar, Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan), Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Healthfirst Managed Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Carrum Health and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem

Fidelis

Oscar

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Carrum Health

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 737 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Rochester Medical Corporation	$84 $84
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$35 IMFINZI $35

**Types of Payments**
Education	$119

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Russo, MD, FACS has received 1 research payments totaling $938.

Biography

I am a urologic oncological surgeon known for my academic work in kidney tumor surgery. My expertise includes partial nephrectomy, removing only the tumor using small “miniflank” incisions while preserving maximal kidney function, and cytoreductive radical nephrectomy for patients with advanced kidney cancers. I also lead a kidney tumor surgical research team at Memorial Sloan Kettering that has created nomograms predicting survival and renal functional outcomes.