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Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD

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(Alexander Shifrin, MD)

(135 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, General Practice and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), and more.

901 West Main Street Statesir Cancer Center, Suite G1
Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 792-5003

Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD is a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ specializing in general surgery, general practice and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy. Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Atlantic Medical Group, Endocrine Surgery at CentraState and CentraState Medical Center.

Office Locations

901 West Main Street Statesir Cancer Center, Suite G1
Freehold, NJ 07728

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1 Route 37 West Suite 6
Toms River, NJ 08753

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55 Willow Lane Suite 101
Englishtown, NJ 07726

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Some issues Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endocrine surgery

laryngoscopy

thyroidectomy

total thyroid lobectomy

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endocrine surgery, laryngoscopy, thyroidectomy, and total thyroid lobectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for 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 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

parathyroid surgery

By Affordability:

endocrine surgery

lobectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, and parathyroid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for endocrine surgery, and lobectomy 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. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	208
diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	473
endocrine surgery	54
hospital care	14
image guided procedures	208
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	121
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	329
minor procedures	208
neck imaging	30
neck surgery	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	224
diagnostic procedures	224
doctor visit	529
endocrine surgery	57
hospital care	39
image guided procedures	224
inpatient care	39
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	136
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	360
minor procedures	224
neck imaging	34
neck surgery	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	237
diagnostic procedures	237
doctor visit	602
endocrine surgery	58
image guided procedures	237
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	150
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	387
minor procedures	237
neck imaging	33
neck surgery	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	514
endocrine surgery	71
image guided procedures	181
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	125
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	306
minor procedures	181
neck imaging	27
neck surgery	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	34
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
diagnostic procedures	214
doctor visit	645
endocrine surgery	64
image guided procedures	214
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	162
minimally invasive procedures	376
minor procedures	214
neck imaging	16
neck surgery	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	176
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	524
endocrine surgery	69
image guided procedures	176
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	146
lobectomy	14
minimally invasive procedures	322
minor procedures	176
neck surgery	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	143
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	577
endocrine surgery	74
image guided procedures	143
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	135
minimally invasive procedures	278
minor procedures	143
neck imaging	20
neck surgery	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	549
endocrine surgery	51
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89
neck surgery	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	415
endocrine surgery	50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	57
minimally invasive procedures	57
neck surgery	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	483
endocrine surgery	55
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	56
neck surgery	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	413
endocrine surgery	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
neck surgery	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Freehold, NJ were minimally invasive procedures, aspiration, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

aspiration	197
diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	520
endocrine surgery	57
hospital care	26
image guided procedures	197
inpatient care	26
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	110
lobectomy	12
minimally invasive procedures	235
minor procedures	197
neck imaging	26
neck surgery	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD graduated from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atlantic Health System

Atlantic Medical Group

Endocrine Surgery at CentraState

CentraState Medical Center

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. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Humana Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Consumer Health Network, WellPoint, Fairos, Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Aetna Whole Health, Claim Watcher, UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual, World Trade Center Health Program, Occunet, PA Health & Wellness, Oscar Health Insurance, First MCO, Claim Doc, Aetna Medicare Prime, Morris County Correctional, Highmark WholeCare, AmBetter, Longevity Health Plan, Aetna Better Health, Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS) and Centivo.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

EmblemHealth

Humana Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

First Health PPO

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Fidelis Care

Consumer Health Network

WellPoint

Fairos

Brighton Health Plan Solutions

Aetna Whole Health

Claim Watcher

UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual

World Trade Center Health Program

Occunet

PA Health & Wellness

Oscar Health Insurance

First MCO

Claim Doc

Aetna Medicare Prime

Morris County Correctional

Highmark WholeCare

AmBetter

Longevity Health Plan

Aetna Better Health

Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS)

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 135 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Freehold, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$28,250 THYROGEN $14,954	DISEASE STATE $9,235	AFIRMA $2,166	Gene Expression Classifier Thyroid FNA Analysis $1,860	CAPRELSA $34
AbbVie, Inc.	$224 Lupron $100	Synthroid $24	$100
Medtronic, Inc.	$214 LigaSure $214
Corcept Therapeutics	$92 Korlym $92
EISAI INC.	$59 Lenvima $59
Other	$262 Unithroid $59	ThunderBeat $41	COMETRIQ $40	THYROGEN $25	Stivarga $23	Other $73

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,225
Consulting Fee	$12,153
Travel and Lodging	$2,801
Food and Beverage	$1,923

Research Payments

Dr. Alexander L. Shifrin, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $68,157.

Biography

Dr. Alexander Shifrin works as a general practice and general surgery. Patients gave Dr. Shifrin an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of clinical interest consist of adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), thyroid surgery, and parathyroid surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Atlantic Medical Group and Atlantic Health System. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and TRICARE. Dr. Shifrin has an open panel in Toms River, NJ according to Atlantic Health System. His education and training includes medical school at Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy and residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn State Hershey Medical Center.