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Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD

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(Salvatore M. Caruana, MD)

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Specializes in: Physician and Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)
Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: cancer, laser surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, and more.
180 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
New York, NY 10032

Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD is a physician provider in New York, NY specializing in physician and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion.

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Office Locations

180 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
New York, NY 10032
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51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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1111 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604
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Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
endoscopy
laryngoscopy

In 2024, Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 30
doctor visit 530
ear procedures 111
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 347
minimally invasive procedures 347
neck imaging 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 12
doctor visit 630
ear procedures 81
excision 12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 355
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 355
neck surgery 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 158
Female 196
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 25
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 37
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2013

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 586
ear procedures 70
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 374
minimally invasive procedures 374

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 148
Female 188
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 267
Black 19
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 30
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2014

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 7
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 653
ear procedures 74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 418
minimally invasive procedures 418

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 360
Female 400
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 604
Black 50
Hispanic 66
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 358
From 75 to 84 240
85 and over 72
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 636
ear procedures 63
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 400
minimally invasive procedures 400
stroboscopy 25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 288
Black 23
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 34
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2016

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 624
ear procedures 74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 389
minimally invasive procedures 389

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 163
Female 206
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 291
Black 21
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 42
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2017

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 14
doctor visit 603
ear procedures 70
excision 14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 356
lymph node procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 356
neck surgery 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 288
Black 16
Hispanic 33
Asian 12
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 161
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 47
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Dementia 7
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 603
ear procedures 79
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 370
minimally invasive procedures 370

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 182
Female 187
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 290
Black 21
Hispanic 21
Asian 17
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 46
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2019

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 462
ear procedures 82
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 264
minimally invasive procedures 264

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 151
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 15
Hispanic 24
Asian 16
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 40
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2020

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 570
ear procedures 101
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 342
minimally invasive procedures 342

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 182
Female 192
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 291
Black 23
Hispanic 29
Asian 14
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 43
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 582
ear procedures 89
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 329
minimally invasive procedures 329

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 289
Black 19
Hispanic 26
Asian 13
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 39
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 646
ear procedures 129
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 408
minimally invasive procedures 408

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 198
Female 216
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 317
Black 22
Hispanic 39
Asian 14
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 180
85 and over 51
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2023

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 561
ear procedures 103
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 370
minimally invasive procedures 370

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 269
Black 16
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 51
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD in 2024

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 29
Dementia 5
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated as a physician provider in New York, NY were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 30
dissection 13
doctor visit 591
ear procedures 86
excision 13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 363
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 363
neck imaging 17
neck surgery 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 191
Ethnicity
Black / African American 20
Asian / Pacific Islander 6
Non-Hispanic White 285
Hispanic 30
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 8
Age
85 and over 40
75 to 84 127
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 163

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 16
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the Board Certification: otolaryngology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: Board Certification: otolaryngology

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. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: VNSNY CHOICE, CIGNA, Healthspring (Cigna Medicare), Local 1199, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Emblem/GHI, ElderServe, Medicare, Affinity Health Plan, Amida Care, UnitedHealthcare, Emblem/Hip, Fidelis Care, MVP Health Care, WellCare, World Trade Center Health Plan, Magnacare (National), AETNA, Multiplan, Healthfirst, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Vytra, Great-West Healthcare, Healthfirst, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Shield PPO, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, HealthSpring, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Oxford HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), ElderServe - Special Needs, AETNA - Student Health, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, AETNA - NY Signature, Amida Care - Special Needs, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs and MVP Health Care - HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Salvatore Michael Caruana, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

VNSNY CHOICE
CIGNA
Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
Local 1199
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Emblem/GHI
ElderServe
Medicare
Affinity Health Plan
Amida Care
UnitedHealthcare
Emblem/Hip
Fidelis Care
MVP Health Care
WellCare
World Trade Center Health Plan
Magnacare (National)
AETNA
Multiplan
Healthfirst
MultiPlan
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare HMO
Aetna POS
MVP Health Care
MagnaCare
Vytra
Great-West Healthcare
Healthfirst
Aetna EPO
Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
GHI PPO
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
Aetna Signature Administrators
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA EPO
EmblemHealth
WellCare
Medicaid Managed Care
Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield HMO
Blue Shield EPO
HealthSpring
UnitedHealthcare
Affinity Health Plan
United Healthcare
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Cigna
1199SEIU
Oxford HMO
Fidelis Care
HIP PPO
HIP POS
HIP EPO
HIP HMO
Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO
Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange)
ElderServe - Special Needs
AETNA - Student Health
MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus
Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus
Empire Blue Cross - EPO
AETNA - NY Signature
Amida Care - Special Needs
AETNA - Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care
VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth
VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care
MVP Health Care - Essential Plan
World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs
MVP Health Care - HMO

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Gyrus ACMI, Inc. $4,221 Not Applicable
$4,176 		ENT Products
$45
CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC $3,518 Checkpoint Stimulators
$3,518
Medtronic, Inc. $1,329 STRAIGHTSHOT
$1,329
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,224 NUVENT
$863 		FUSION
$361
Intersect ENT, Inc. $385 Propel
$385
Other $365 Coming Home Kit
$44 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$41 		Integrated Operative Solutions
$33 		Not Applicable
$24 		TROKENDI XR
$12 		Other
$211
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $3,111
Travel and Lodging $3,104
Food and Beverage $1,827
Honoraria $1,500
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $1,500

Biography

Dr. Salvatore Caruana is the Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. He is a widely respected head and neck surgeon in the forefront of the surgical treatment of tumors of the mouth pharynx, larynx and sinuses, parathyroid surgery, thyroid gland, and salivary glands. He is a pioneer in laser microsurgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Caruana is an Associate Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Caruana graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His general surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center was followed by a residency in Otolaryngology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then completed an NIH funded two-and-a-half-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Caruana's peer-reviewed research has included work centering upon the biological nature of several head and neck cancers and on the role of viruses in malignancies of the paranasal sinuses.

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