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Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Sapienza University of Rome

Professional interests include: bronchitis, pain management, iron deficiency anemia, and more.

2200 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 407-6410

Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD is an internist in Hamden, CT specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Sapienza University of Rome. Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health, Hartford Healthcare and FAMILY PRACTICE AND INTERNAL MEDICINE, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2200 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

Address:

52 Washington Avenue Suite 4
North Haven, CT 06473

Address:

821 North Main Street Extension Suite 210
Wallingford, CT 06492

Some issues Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD can help you with:

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.

cardiac procedures	42
doctor visit	935
lab tests	51
musculoskeletal imaging	104
preventive care	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
vaccines	148
vascular procedures	34
X-rays	104

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	12
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	105
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	23
doctor visit	718
hormone therapy	71
injections	71
lab tests	37
musculoskeletal imaging	62
preventive care	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
vaccines	130
vascular procedures	9
X-rays	62

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	20
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	98
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	810
Black	30
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	210
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	45
chronic care	2199
doctor visit	393
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
evoked potential test	24
musculoskeletal imaging	48
preventive care	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	57
vaccines	21
vascular procedures	11
X-rays	48

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	25
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	78
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	34
chronic care	1406
doctor visit	271
musculoskeletal imaging	12
preventive care	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
vaccines	9
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	64
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	32
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	50
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	40
chronic care	1187
doctor visit	556
lab tests	111
preventive care	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
vaccines	35

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	30
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	66
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	23
chronic care	1955
doctor visit	453
musculoskeletal imaging	12
preventive care	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
vaccines	22
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	31
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	65
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	38
chronic care	3356
doctor visit	704
lab tests	47
musculoskeletal imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
vascular procedures	9
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD treated as an internist in Hamden, CT were chronic care, hormone therapy, injections and preventive care.

cardiac procedures	35
chronic care	1560
doctor visit	577
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
evoked potential test	24
hormone therapy	71
injections	71
lab tests	56
musculoskeletal imaging	50
preventive care	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
vaccines	66
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	339
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	73
75 to 84	113
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD graduated from Sapienza University of Rome. He completed residency at Berkshire Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Sapienza University of Rome

Residency: Berkshire Medical Center

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

Hartford Healthcare

FAMILY PRACTICE AND INTERNAL MEDICINE, LLC

Insurance Information

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Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$9,441 Contrave $8,835	Brintellix $353	Colcrys $77	Kazano $62	Trintellix $40	Other $74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,162 ONGLYZA $292	BYDUREON $234	FARXIGA $179	SYMBICORT $106	BYDUREON PEN $85	Other $266
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,091 Ozempic $448	Victoza $192	Saxenda $145	RYBELSUS $108	Tresiba $77	Other $120
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$650 ANORO $330	TANZEUM $112	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $59	BREO $50	ARNUITY $25	Other $74
AbbVie Inc.	$600 VRAYLAR $436	UBRELVY $93	QULIPTA $45	VIIBRYD $26
Other	$6,615 Contrave $445	ELIQUIS $356	TOUJEO $310	TRULICITY $271	INVOKANA $263	Other $4,970

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,546
Consulting Fee	$4,200
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,200
Travel and Lodging	$445
Education	$167

Research Payments

Dr. Fausto Petruzziello, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $9,519.

Biography

Dr. Fausto Petruzziello's areas of expertise include knee problems, thyroid problems, and ulcers. He is in-network for TRICARE insurance. Before performing his residency at Berkshire Medical Center, Dr. Petruzziello attended Sapienza University of Rome for medical school. In addition to English, Dr. Petruzziello (or staff) speaks Spanish, French, and Italian. His professional affiliations include MidState Medical Center and Yale New Haven Health. Yale New Haven Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in North Haven, CT.