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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

(9 Ratings)

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

16303 Horace Harding Expressway Floor 3
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

(718) 445-5100

Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat).

Office Locations

16303 Horace Harding Expressway Floor 3
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

endoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD had a list price for endoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic endoscopy

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD had a list price for diagnostic endoscopy, 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 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2012 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, allergy testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
allergy testing	1044
blood draw	32
CT scan	30
diagnostic procedures	1199
doctor visit	1353
ear procedures	1684
evoked potential test	51
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	1044
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	157
minimally invasive procedures	177
nose surgery	20
nosebleed treatment	20
oral procedures	26
stroboscopy	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, allergy testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
allergy testing	565
blood draw	15
breathing treatment	12
CT scan	17
diagnostic procedures	1100
doctor visit	1155
ear procedures	1476
evoked potential test	27
incision and drainage	11
lab tests	565
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	111
minimally invasive procedures	130
nose surgery	19
nosebleed treatment	19
oral procedures	29
stroboscopy	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	35
Hispanic	337
Asian	34
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	132
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, allergy testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	410
blood draw	13
breathing treatment	69
CT scan	35
diagnostic procedures	809
doctor visit	998
ear procedures	1144
evoked potential test	26
lab tests	410
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	119
nose surgery	16
nosebleed treatment	16
oral procedures	16
stroboscopy	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	29
Hispanic	284
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	124
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2015 were lab tests, allergy testing, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1216
blood draw	31
breathing treatment	46
CT scan	43
diagnostic procedures	789
doctor visit	937
ear procedures	1135
evoked potential test	31
lab tests	1216
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	112
minimally invasive procedures	112
oral procedures	43
stroboscopy	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	54
Hispanic	530
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	202
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2016 were ear procedures, allergy testing, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	961
blood draw	33
breathing treatment	56
CT scan	36
diagnostic procedures	670
doctor visit	766
ear procedures	984
evoked potential test	38
eye procedures	11
lab tests	961
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	119
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	14
oral procedures	60
stroboscopy	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	308
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	116
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	51
diagnostic procedures	556
doctor visit	652
ear procedures	871
evoked potential test	50
lab tests	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	120
nose surgery	15
nosebleed treatment	15
oral procedures	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	285
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	79
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, breathing treatment and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	106
CT scan	12
diagnostic procedures	238
doctor visit	563
ear procedures	527
evoked potential test	13
lab tests	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89
oral procedures	31
stroboscopy	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	12
Hispanic	253
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	89
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	80
diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	415
ear procedures	371
lab tests	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
minimally invasive procedures	95
oral procedures	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	15
Hispanic	213
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	66
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	63
diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	360
ear procedures	442
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	76
oral procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	30
Hispanic	169
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	63
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	57
diagnostic procedures	285
doctor visit	476
ear procedures	542
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	103
nose surgery	11
nosebleed treatment	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	23
Hispanic	159
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	59
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	33
diagnostic procedures	157
doctor visit	461
ear procedures	408
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
minimally invasive procedures	88

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	40
Hispanic	165
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	62
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	504
ear procedures	297
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	59
Hispanic	157
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	83
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY during 2024 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	448
ear procedures	266
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	66
Hispanic	129
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	64
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Fresh Meadows, NY were allergy testing, ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

abscess drainage	12
allergy testing	839
blood draw	24
CT scan	28
diagnostic procedures	560
doctor visit	699
ear procedures	780
evoked potential test	33
eye procedures	11
incision and drainage	12
lab tests	531
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
minimally invasive procedures	103
nose surgery	15
nosebleed treatment	15
oral procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	26
Non-Hispanic White	151
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	229
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	149
85 and over	87
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.39 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fresh Meadows, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$1,546 Xhance $1,546
GENZYME CORPORATION	$680 DUPIXENT $680
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$614 NUCALA $614
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$388 DUPIXENT $388
Stryker Corporation	$367 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $247	Clarifix $120
Other	$1,714 NIOX VERO DEVICE $208	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $178	NEFFY $147	RELIEVA SCOUT Multi-Sinus Dilation System $111	OTIPRIO $110	Other $961

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,508
Consulting Fee	$800

Biography

Dr. Nelson Alcaraz's specialties are pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) and facial plastic surgery. He practices in Fresh Meadows, NY. He is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and a graduate of Mount Sinai Medical Center's residency program. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Alcaraz most likely takes Fidelis Care, Elderplan, and Self-Pay/Uninsured, as well as other insurance carriers. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with ENT and Allergy Associates and Flushing Hospital Medical Center. ENT and Allergy Associates reports that Dr. Alcaraz is accepting new patients at his office in Fresh Meadows, NY.