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Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: hoarseness, sore throat (pharyngitis), tinnitus, and more.

Organization:new York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount
Sinai, NY 10010

(212) 979-4200

Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Office Locations

380 2nd Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10010

(212) 614-8388

(646) 943-7911

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Mount Sinai Health System

Organization:new York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount
Sinai, NY 10010

(212) 979-4200

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Some issues Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“"It s more for the parents than for the child," says Dr. Ronald Hoffman, director of otology at Beth Israel Medical Center, "but there s no downside.”—"SIGN OF THE TIMES. Parents, docs tout silent speaking", New York Daily News, June 2006

“Dr. Seton recently redesigned the property of Dr. Ronald A. Hoffman, an eye, ear and throat surgeon who lives in Mahopac, N.Y. ''But when I tell the gardening clients I don't know from the hospital...”—"Classes for Green Thumbs Give Students Red Eyes (Published 2003)", New York Times, August 2003

“Otosclerosis is a metabolic disease of the ear bone, explained Dr. Ronald A. Hoffman, an ear specialist at New York University Medical Center.”—"TREATMENT FOR HEARING LOSS NOW AVAILABLE", Desert News, July 1990

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
doctor visit	520
ear procedures	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
doctor visit	577
ear procedures	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	86
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2014 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	45
doctor visit	508
ear procedures	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	83
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2015 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
doctor visit	555
ear procedures	104

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	170
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2016 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
doctor visit	808
ear procedures	149

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	15
Hispanic	31
Asian	13
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	134
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2017 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
doctor visit	838
ear procedures	149

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	31
Hispanic	48
Asian	18
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	131
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2018 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	900
ear procedures	256

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	35
Hispanic	55
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	137
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2019 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
doctor visit	986
ear procedures	348

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	51
Hispanic	54
Asian	21
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	145
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY during 2020 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
ear procedures	83

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	21
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	45
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in New York, NY were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and diagnostic procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	38
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	653
ear procedures	134

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	389
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	103
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD From 2012 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

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. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, EmblemHealth, Medicare - NY and Medicare - NJ.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

EmblemHealth

Medicare - NY

Medicare - NJ

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$4,815 $4,815
Incyte Corporation	$1,331 JAKAFI $1,096	$235
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$195 HiResolution Bionic Ear System $195
MED-EL Corporation	$178 MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $178
Cochlear Americas	$100 Nucleus $100
Other	$50 OJJAARA $21	Ciprodex $15	SHINGRIX $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,380
Food and Beverage	$1,333
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$886
Education	$70

Research Payments

Dr. Ronald Alan Hoffman, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $392,999.

Biography

Dr. Ronald Hoffman specializes in otology and neurotology. These areas are among his clinical interests: hearing loss, sore throat (pharyngitis), and hoarseness. Dr. Hoffman seems to honor Medicaid and EmblemHealth insurance. He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and a graduate of Lenox Hill Hospital's residency program. Dr. Hoffman has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. He has an open panel in Sinai, NY according to Mount Sinai Health System.