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Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD

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(Frank A. Petito, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1967)

Professional interests include: stroke, neck pain, tremors, and more.

520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 607
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-2309

Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD is a null in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1967 and has 59 years of experience. Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine and Neurology - Upper East Side.

Office Locations

520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 607
New York, NY 10021

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Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Survey Monkey CEO Zander Lurie (left) and Dr. Frank Petito, a neurology specialist with Weill Cornell Medicine were among the dozens of elites from across a multitude of industries to descend on...”—"Media and tech moguls appear on day one for exclusive Sun Valley camp", Daily Mail Online, July 2021

“A perfect stranger standing next in line, chimed in: "It's Frank Petito.”—"GRANDMA'S GOT THE RAP ON EMINEM", New York Daily News, November 2002

“They said that DR. FRANK PETITO, the neurologist who treated Ms. Duffy, looked after Ms. Penotti.”—"PUBLIC LIVES (Published 2000)", New York Times, November 2000

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2012 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	286
doctor visit	1187

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2013 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	363
doctor visit	1253

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	68
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2014 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	363
doctor visit	1101

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	68
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2015 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	350
doctor visit	1068

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	158
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2016 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	230
doctor visit	1087

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	73
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2016

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2017 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	86
doctor visit	1029

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	90
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY during 2018 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	33
doctor visit	1041

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	82
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2018

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1027

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	526

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	587

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	582

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated as a null in New York, NY were blood draw.

blood draw	244
doctor visit	953

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD.

**Gender**
Female	233
Male	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	352
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	49
75 to 84	167
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1967. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1967)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

Neurology - Upper East Side

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Frank A. Petito, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc	$271 NUPLAZID $271
Biogen Idec Inc.	$253 AVONEX $133	TECFIDERA $121
EMD Serono, Inc.	$125 Rebif $125
Pfizer Inc.	$106 Rebif $106
GENZYME CORPORATION	$47 AUBAGIO $31	MS DISEASE STATE $16
Other	$170 ZEPOSIA $67	Vimpat $47	MYOBLOC $26	TROKENDI XR $18	$13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$947
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$26

Biography

Dr. Frank Petito works as a general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Petito's areas of expertise include general neurology, tremors, and seizure disorders. After completing medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. He is professionally affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Petito has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext.