Russell Scott Berman, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

Russell Scott Berman is a Surgical Oncology Surgery specialist based in New York, NY with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 731-5365New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Russell Scott Berman, M.D. has practiced surgery for 36+ years, working in group practice. A New York University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 42 Surgery providers in NYSee all Surgery in New York36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 485dNPPES updated 2025-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

160 E 34th St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10016-4750

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

84.47/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

76

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+5%)26%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 23, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgerySurgical Oncology in New YorkAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With Russell Scott Berman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Russell Scott Berman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Russell Scott Berman

NPI records show Dr. Berman as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 731-5365.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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