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Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Grant Medical College

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, melanoma

1 South Central Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580

(516) 632-3300

Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA is a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY specializing in general surgery, head and neck surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Grant Medical College. Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Office Locations

1 South Central Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580

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2 Lincoln Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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Some issues Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

“Mount Sinai South Nassau moved its infusion suite to the front of the hospital, while its area to provide radiation has its own entrance behind the hospital, said Dr. Rajiv Datta, the...”—"COVID-19 forces some changes in cancer patient care", Newsday, April 2020

“Dr. Rajiv Datta, medical director of the Gertrude and Louis Feil Cancer Center in Valley Stream, said there is no established level of vitamin D known to prevent colorectal cancer.”—"Study links vitamin D and cancer prevention", Newsday, June 2018

“Dr. Rajiv Datta of South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside said he examined two patients Tuesday who had avoided screening because they didn't have symptoms.”—"Report: 1 in 3 aren't screened for colorectal cancer", Newsday, November 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, laryngoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	466
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	503
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	39
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	48
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	496
image guided procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	75
minor procedures	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	35
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	42
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	501
image guided procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	76
minor procedures	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	66
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	88
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Dementia	10
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	565
endocrine surgery	11
image guided procedures	34
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	133
minor procedures	34
neck surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	35
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	47
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	513
image guided procedures	30
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	129
minor procedures	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	31
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	53
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	536
image guided procedures	31
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	120
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	38
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	49
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	513
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	119
minimally invasive procedures	119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	33
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	52
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	37
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	533
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	185
minimally invasive procedures	185

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	45
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	56
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	423
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	130
minimally invasive procedures	130

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	32
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	35
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	3
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated as a general surgeon in Valley Stream, NY were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

aspiration	25
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	490
endocrine surgery	11
image guided procedures	25
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	96
minimally invasive procedures	107
minor procedures	25
neck surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	281
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	46
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Education & Training

Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA graduated from Grant Medical College. He completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Grant Medical College

Residency: Maimonides Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai South Nassau

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,729 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,729
Covidien Sales LLC	$594 Vessel Sealing $212	Parietex $125	Electrosurgery $80	Endo Stapling $70	Synthetic Mesh $65	Other $42
Baxter Healthcare	$568 FLOSEAL $562	TISSEEL $6
Covidien LP	$547 LigaSure $342	iDrive Ultra $119	Endo Stapling $22	$64
Medtronic, Inc.	$305 Signia $184	LigaSure $78	RapidVac $43
Other	$2,762 KEYTRUDA $285	STRATTICE $144	ENTRE PLUS $131	trunode $127	SHINGRIX $125	Other $1,951

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,996
Travel and Lodging	$1,247
Consulting Fee	$250
Gift	$14

Research Payments

Dr. Rajiv V. Datta, MD, MBA has received 1 research payments totaling $1,200.

Biography

Dr. Rajiv Datta's areas of specialization are head and neck surgery, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery); he sees patients in Valley Stream, NY and Rockville Centre, NY. His clinical interests encompass thyroid surgery and melanoma. He takes Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Datta attended Grant Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Maimonides Medical Center for residency. Dr. Datta has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors. Dr. Datta (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Hindi and Punjabi. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. He welcomes new patients at his office inValley Stream, NY as reported by Mount Sinai Health System.