Salvatore J Palumbo, MD

Neurological Surgery

(631) 422-5371West Islip, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NY can see Salvatore J Palumbo, MD in person in West Islip or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 156 Neurological Surgery providers in NYSee all Neurological Surgery in West Islip26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1567dNPPES updated 2022-01-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

380 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795-4403

Fax: (631) 893-8012
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

15.89%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)

15.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

52

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

107

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

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 (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+18%)67%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
20%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$137 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Salvatore J Palumbo's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

  2. Board certified · Jan 19, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2000)

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Salvatore J Palumbo

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Salvatore J Palumbo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Islip 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 Salvatore J Palumbo

Dr. Palumbo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Islip, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (631) 422-5371.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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