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Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD

Accepting New Patients

(150 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

American University of Antigua College of Medicine (2009)

6251 E Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502

(757) 261-5000

Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD is a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA specializing in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD is affiliated with Sentara Medical Group and Sentara Health.

Office Locations

6251 E Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502

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In The News

“Raffaele Marchigiani is chairman of Sentara's Thoracic Committee, responsible for prevention and early detection initiatives, technology assessments, research and quality outcomes.”—"Dr. Raffaele Marchigiani | Health Care Heroes", The Virginian-Pilot, March 2020

“When the American Cancer Society reported this year that U.S. cancer death rates had shown the best annual decline ever reported, it was a good day for Dr. Raffaele Marchigiani.”—"Dr. Raffaele Marchigiani | Health Care Heroes", The Virginian-Pilot, March 2020

“Trauma surgeon Michael Grossman and surgical resident Raffaele Marchigiani tailored a plan to help her recover.”—"St. Luke s honors its heroes", The Morning Call, September 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

VATS wedge resection

By Affordability:

anatomic lung resection

non-anatomic lung resection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and VATS wedge resection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anatomic lung resection, lobectomy, lung lobectomy, lung resection, lung surgery, lung wedge resection, lymph node excision, non-anatomic lung resection, VATS lobectomy, VATS lung resection, VATS lung surgery, VATS wedge resection, and wedge resection 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 10%

By Affordability:

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

In 2023, Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD had a list price for thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy 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 Volume:

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

By Affordability:

dissection

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lymphadenectomy

lymph node procedures

minimally invasive thoracic surgery

surgical dissection

thoracic lymphadenectomy

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD performed more video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also 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, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, surgical dissection, thoracic lymphadenectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) 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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	153
excision	15
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	27
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dissection and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	12
doctor visit	224
excision	12
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	20
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	247
excision	42
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	25
doctor visit	277
excision	25
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	26
doctor visit	353
excision	40
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	57
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	25
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dissection and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	12
doctor visit	342
excision	12
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	22
doctor visit	303
excision	40
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	19
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

dissection	20
doctor visit	238
excision	26
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	144
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	53
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at St. Luke's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine (2009)

Residency: St. Luke's Hospital (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) (2025)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Medical Group

Sentara Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 150 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Norfolk, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$21,096 Da Vinci Surgical System $21,096
Covidien LP	$971 Endo GIA $219	iDrive Ultra $141	Sonicision $105	iDrive $92	Valleylab FT10 $51	Other $363
Davol Inc.	$266 PHASIX $144	Progel $96	Progel Applicator Spray Tips $26
Medtronic, Inc.	$200 Signia $200
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$116 ECHELON FLEX Stapler $116
Other	$247 ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $73	AdvantageRib $63	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $61	SPiN Perc Localization Needle 19ga x 105mm, 1cm marking zone $25	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $14	Other $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$17,000
Travel and Lodging	$3,493
Food and Beverage	$2,402

Biography

Dr. Raffaele Marchigiani is a specialist in general surgery and thoracic surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Marchigiani at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended American University of Antigua College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at St. Luke's Hospital. He is affiliated with Sentara Medical Group. He has an open panel in Norfolk, VA according to Doctor.com.

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raffaele James Marchigiani, MD From 2016 - 2023

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