Memorial Sloan Kettering maxillofacial prosthodontist Joseph Randazzo

Joseph D. Randazzo, DDS

Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  • Dental Oncology

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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Director, Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Get To Know Me

I am a board-certified prosthodontist who specializes in creating prosthetics to replace missing tissue in the jaws and face. I have been in practice for more than 20 years.

I have experience caring for people with cancer and those who have complex restorative or other maxillofacial prosthetic needs. I work closely with Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Ophthalmology Department to create prostheses for the eyes.

As a member of the MSK Kids team, I create prosthetic eyes for children treated for an eye cancer called retinoblastoma. It gives me great satisfaction to be involved in the care of newborns, toddlers, and children who have lost one or both eyes to this disease and to help them feel whole.

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In my research, I am studying how we can incorporate digital technology into patient care. I am also interested in improving the delivery of dental care to people with significant functional and cosmetic needs.

When I first meet with patients, I try to put them at ease and help them feel comfortable, despite the anxiety they may be experiencing. I help them make treatment decisions regarding function and appearance. I listen closely to all of their concerns, explain each treatment option, and assure them that I will do everything I can to help them maintain their quality of life.

My Role at MSK

A maxillofacial (max-ill-o-FAY-shul) prosthodontist (pros-thoh-DON-tist) has special training in treating problems of the face, jaw, and nearby soft tissue. They are trained in using a prothesis (pros-THEE-sis), an artificial piece that replaces a body part (also called a prosthetic).

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  • Dental Oncology
Education & Honors

Education

  • DDS, New York University College of Dentistry

Residencies

  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Marquette University College of Dentistry

Fellowships

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • New York University College of Dentistry

Board Certifications

  • Prosthodontics

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Blue Cross Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Randazzo sees patients at two locations.

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Location
New York, NY

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Randazzo’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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