Santo Primo Terranova, D.O
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Santo Primo Terranova is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Scarsdale, NY with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Santo Primo Terranova, D.O runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Scarsdale, NY. A New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1383dNPPES updated 2022-08-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
109
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
47
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
189
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $59k
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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$91 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Santo Primo Terranova's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Aug 8, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 2006)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Santo Primo Terranova
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Santo Primo Terranova for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Scarsdale 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 Santo Primo Terranova
NPI records show Dr. Terranova as active with telehealth listed in Scarsdale, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (914) 574-6161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Santo Primo Terranova
Practice Location
778 White Plains Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-5005
Mailing Address
778 White Plains Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-5005
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