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Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD

(Dr. Christopher Michael Sarno, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

35 Walker Street Suite 200
Kittery, ME 03904

(207) 475-0100

Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD is an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, York Hospital and FAMILY EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, LLC.

Office Locations

35 Walker Street Suite 200
Kittery, ME 03904

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

tympanostomy

By Affordability:

ear surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maine, Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal, and tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD performed more endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	695
ear procedures	334
image guided procedures	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	124
minimally invasive procedures	140
minor procedures	16
neck imaging	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	883
ear procedures	398
image guided procedures	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	161
minimally invasive procedures	180
minor procedures	19
neck imaging	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	324

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	113
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2014 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	933
aspiration	27
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	1094
ear procedures	424
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	21
image guided procedures	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	172
minimally invasive procedures	700
minor procedures	27
neck imaging	58
nose surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
skin testing	933
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	112
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	858
aspiration	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	992
ear procedures	419
image guided procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	175
minimally invasive procedures	637
minor procedures	22
neck imaging	75
skin testing	858
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	636
Female	790

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	482
85 and over	230
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	776
ear procedures	314
image guided procedures	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	20
neck imaging	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	87
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	741
ear procedures	322
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	152
minimally invasive procedures	152
neck imaging	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	65
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	721
ear procedures	283
image guided procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	148
minimally invasive procedures	160
minor procedures	12
neck imaging	56
nosebleed treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	57
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	732
ear procedures	320
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	125
minimally invasive procedures	125
neck imaging	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	74
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	623
ear procedures	282
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94
neck imaging	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	70
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	693
ear procedures	245
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	115
minimally invasive procedures	115
neck imaging	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	96
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	559
ear procedures	186
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	101
minimally invasive procedures	101
neck imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	62
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Kittery, ME were allergy testing, skin testing, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

allergy testing	895
aspiration	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	773
ear procedures	320
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	21
image guided procedures	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	136
minimally invasive procedures	232
minor procedures	19
neck imaging	54
nose surgery	21
nosebleed treatment	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
skin testing	895
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	507
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	201
85 and over	87
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

York Hospital

FAMILY EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$6,517 Ciprodex $6,475	Patanase $24	Pazeo $18
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$495 Propel $441	SINUVA $54
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$275 QNASL $275
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$151 NUCALA $151
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$134 DUPIXENT $134
Other	$1,023 DUPIXENT $131	NON-PRODUCT $90	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $85	LigaSure $84	Inspire $77	Other $556

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,475
Food and Beverage	$2,100
Education	$20

Biography

Dr. Christopher Sarno's area of specialization is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Sarno obtained his medical school training at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Sarno include ear problems. In addition to English, Dr. Sarno (or staff) speaks Spanish and Italian. Dr. Sarno's professional affiliations include York Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sarno, MD From 2012 - 2022

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