Summary

Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing over four decades of clinical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine and completed her residency at the American Sports Medicine Institute. Her extensive experience spans 42 years of treating musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries. Dr. Scarpinato is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Scarpinato practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including Melville, Glen Cove, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Huntington, and Bay Shore. She holds hospital affiliations with Nassau University Medical Center among other facilities in the region. Her clinical focus includes treating osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, as well as managing joint pain. She performs various therapeutic procedures such as joint injections and bursa injections to help patients find relief from pain and improve mobility. Patients have given Dr. Scarpinato an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Dorothy F Scarpinato has 6 locations

Premier Orthopedic Surgery And Sports Medicine

1800 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 120Melville, NY 11747
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Glen Cove Hospital

101 Saint Andrews LnGlen Cove, NY 11542

Syosset Hospital

221 Jericho TpkeSyosset, NY 11791

Cohen Childrens Medical Center

26901 76th AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040

Huntington Hospital

270 Park AveHuntington, NY 11743

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42 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, German, Russian, Spanish Speaks Italian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Melville , NYUniondale , NYMontclair , NJEnglewood Cliffs , NJ
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Universitaet Rostock Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dorothy F Scarpinato

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nationwide
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dorothy F Scarpinato has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dorothy F Scarpinato has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Dorothy F Scarpinato holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at American Sports Medicine Institute.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Scarpinato's NPI number is 1932143906.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato speak?
Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato's office located?
Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato's office is located at 1800 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 120, Melville, NY, 11747.
Does Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato accepting new patients?
Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato accepts on their Vitals profile.

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