Ralph Tufano, M.D.
NPI 1205887841 · Otolaryngology Physician · Sarasota, FL
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205887841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D56050 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
774 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 223 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 185 | $216 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 113 | $47 |
| Removal Or Exploration of Parathyroid Glands60500 | 83 | $980 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 35 | $123 |
| Removal and Reimplantation of Parathyroid Tissue60512 | 31 | $245 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$99,180 across 36 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 600 N Wolfe StBaltimore, MD 21287-0005Phone: (410) 955-1686
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2021-05-26
- Certified
- 2021-05-26
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.