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Otolaryngology

Ralph P. Tufano, MD

Works at hospitals in Sarasota, FL · North Venice, FL · Florida

Summary

Ralph P. Tufano, MD (Otolaryngology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Sarasota, FL and North Venice, FL. NPI 1205887841. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph P. Tufano, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OtolaryngologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
SMH Physician Services IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ralph P. Tufano work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ralph P. Tufano at 2 hospitals: Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ralph P. Tufano see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Sarasota, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ralph P. Tufano's specialty?
Medicare lists Otolaryngology as the primary specialty.
Does Ralph P. Tufano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph P. Tufano accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Ralph P. Tufano offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Ralph P. Tufano offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Ralph P. Tufano?
(941) 261-0500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ralph P. Tufano's NPI number?
1205887841. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ralph P. Tufano works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph P. Tufano at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ralph P. Tufano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ralph P. Tufano as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • SMH Physician Services Inc784 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205887841
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians