Suzette Garofano, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Suzette Garofano is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Suzette Garofano, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 40+ years, working in group practice. Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (class of 1986), she has been practicing for over 40 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). 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
Older · 1952dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
530 1st Ave Suite 5e, New York, NY 10016-6402
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better30.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-52.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
744
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
372
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,018
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $859k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · Mar 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Suzette Garofano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Suzette Garofano 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 Suzette Garofano
Dr. Garofano is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 263-8865.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Suzette Garofano
Practice Location
530 1st Ave Suite 5e, New York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address
530 1st Ave Suite 5e, New York, NY 10016-6402
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