Ralph Tufano, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Sarasota, FL

Ralph Tufano, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Sarasota, Florida. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Smh Physician Services Inc and his current practice location is 1901 Floyd St Ste 304, Sarasota, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 261-0500.

Ralph Tufano is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME150290) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205887841.

Contact Information

Ralph Tufano, MD
1901 Floyd St Ste 304,
Sarasota, FL 34239-2932
(941) 261-0500
(941) 261-0505



Physician's Profile

Full NameRalph Tufano
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience29 Years
Location1901 Floyd St Ste 304, Sarasota, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ralph Tufano attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205887841
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133257637
  • Enrollment ID: I20210611002554

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ralph Tufano such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205887841NPI-NPPES
387001400MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology D56050 (Maryland)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology ME150290 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Smh Physician Services Inc1355240177592

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSmh Physician Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346295292
PECOS PAC ID: 1355240177
Enrollment ID: O20031231000211

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ralph Tufano, MD
Po Box 863407,
Orlando, FL 32886-3407

Ph: (941) 917-2600
Ralph Tufano, MD
1901 Floyd St Ste 304,
Sarasota, FL 34239-2932

Ph: (941) 261-0500

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Sarasota, FL

Dr. Shaun Sebastian Baker, D.O.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1901 Floyd St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-366-9222    Fax: 941-365-2269
Dr. John David Holcomb, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 S School Ave, Suite 800, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941-365-8679    Fax: 941-365-8680
Jerald G Steiner, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2750 Bahia Vista St, Suite 250, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-955-0360    Fax: 941-955-9806
Dr. Peter Stephen Vosler, M.D., PH.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1901 Floyd St Ste 304, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-262-0500    Fax: 941-262-0505
Dr. Andrew M Marlowe, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5432 Bee Ridge Rd St 150, Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone: 941-379-3277    Fax: 941-379-6277
Robert P Hillstrom, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5911 N Honore Ave Ste 120, Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: 941-355-3223    Fax: 941-358-9749

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