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Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD

Accepting New Patients

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1980)

3003 New Hyde Pk Road Suite409
New Hyde Park, NY 11042

(516) 775-2800

Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and ENT AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES LLP.

Office Locations

3003 New Hyde Pk Road Suite409
New Hyde Park, NY 11042

(516) 775-2800

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6 Ohio Drive Suite 202
New Hyde Park, NY 11042

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

CT scan

diagnostic procedures

hearing evaluation

hearing test

immittance testing

maxillofacial CT scan

minimally invasive procedures

tympanometry

In 2024, Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD had a list price for CT scan, diagnostic procedures, hearing evaluation, hearing test, immittance testing, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, minimally invasive procedures, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2024, Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

maxillofacial CT scan

By Affordability:

diagnostic endoscopy

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

endoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal, and maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic endoscopy, diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, endoscopy, 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. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	962
ear procedures	353
excision	34
gastrointestinal procedures	13
gynecologic procedures	34
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	216
minimally invasive procedures	281
nose surgery	52
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	45
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	888
ear procedures	364
excision	45
gynecologic procedures	45
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	197
minimally invasive procedures	272
nose surgery	75
nosebleed treatment	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	18
Hispanic	12
Asian	15
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	79
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	776
ear procedures	332
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	196
minimally invasive procedures	217
nose surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	78
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	870
ear procedures	375
excision	33
gynecologic procedures	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	189
minimally invasive procedures	222
nose surgery	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	790
Black	48
Hispanic	24
Asian	24
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	196
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	56
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	960
ear procedures	407
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	202
minimally invasive procedures	202

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	14
Hispanic	14
Asian	21
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	77
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	66
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1044
ear procedures	388
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	217
minimally invasive procedures	217

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	26
Hispanic	16
Asian	19
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	90
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	61
doctor visit	1033
ear procedures	389
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	212
minimally invasive procedures	224
nose surgery	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	23
Hispanic	22
Asian	19
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	97
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	38
doctor visit	1098
ear procedures	423
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	207
minimally invasive procedures	207

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	22
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	103
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	37
doctor visit	799
ear procedures	316
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	159
minimally invasive procedures	159

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	22
Hispanic	16
Asian	17
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	87
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	25
doctor visit	981
ear procedures	391
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	192
minimally invasive procedures	192

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	26
Hispanic	20
Asian	26
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	100
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	24
doctor visit	966
ear procedures	416
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	166
minimally invasive procedures	166

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	38
Hispanic	26
Asian	26
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	120
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	25
doctor visit	1141
ear procedures	461
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	196
minimally invasive procedures	196

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	123
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY during 2024 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	28
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1160
ear procedures	557
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	187
minimally invasive procedures	187

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	30
Hispanic	25
Asian	33
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	123
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

CT scan	38
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	975
ear procedures	397
excision	33
gastrointestinal procedures	13
gynecologic procedures	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	195
minimally invasive procedures	210
nose surgery	38
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	431
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	97
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	223

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: New York

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. B Todd Schaeffer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, United Healthcare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NY and Medicare - NJ.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

United Healthcare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NY

Medicare - NJ

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Hyde Park, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$5,115 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $3,702	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $1,413
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$4,913 Propel $4,627	SINUVA $285
Optinose US, Inc.	$1,752 Xhance $1,752
GENZYME CORPORATION	$1,477 DUPIXENT $1,477
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,306 NUCALA $1,233	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $73
Other	$5,514 DUPIXENT $1,141	Latera $489	Inspire $290	Rhinology $272	Aerospan $240	Other $3,082

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14,327
Travel and Lodging	$4,037
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Gift	$212

Research Payments

Dr. B Todd Schaeffer, MD has received 47 research payments totaling $180,621.

Biography

Dr. B. Schaeffer practices pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) and facial plastic surgery. He has a special interest in skull base disorders. Patient ratings for Dr. Schaeffer average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Fidelis Care, Elderplan, and Self-Pay/Uninsured. He attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Elmhurst Hospital Center. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaeffer is affiliated with ENT and Allergy Associates, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai Health System. According to ENT and Allergy Associates, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New Hyde Park, NY.