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Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD

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(Brett E. Dorfman, MD)

(99 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)

Emory University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: sinus surgery, allergies, professional voice problems

11200 Governor Manly Way Suite 301
Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 570-5900

Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD is a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, REX HOSPITAL INC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.

Office Locations

11200 Governor Manly Way Suite 301
Raleigh, NC 27614

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

allergy skin testing

percutaneous allergy test

In 2023, Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD performed more allergy skin testing, and percutaneous allergy test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ear procedures

injections

By Affordability:

allergen immunotherapy

immunotherapy

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD performed more ear procedures, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for allergen immunotherapy, immunotherapy, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) 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. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
ear procedures	19
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	307
ear procedures	183
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	274
ear procedures	125
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	18
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	302
ear procedures	41
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	32
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	609
doctor visit	412
ear procedures	38
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	661
skin testing	609

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	902
doctor visit	514
ear procedures	67
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	977
skin testing	902

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	22
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	579
ear procedures	74
immunotherapy	139
injections	139
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	670
ear procedures	78
immunotherapy	245
injections	245
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	25
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	517
ear procedures	57
immunotherapy	193
injections	193
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	84

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	28
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2021 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	624
ear procedures	88
immunotherapy	193
injections	193
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	49
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC during 2022 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	530
ear procedures	80
immunotherapy	232
injections	232
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	51
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD treated as a general practitioner in Raleigh, NC were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	755
diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	453
ear procedures	77
hospital care	29
immunotherapy	200
injections	200
inpatient care	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	201
skin testing	755

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	240
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Otolaryngology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2001)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology, Board Certified (2002)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

REX HOSPITAL INC

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex

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. Brett E. Dorfman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 99 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett E. Dorfman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$72,274 Ciprodex $68,248	Pazeo $1,208	Pataday $34	Patanase $17	Moxeza $3	Other $2,763
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$2,250 Propel $2,176	SINUVA $74
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$763 DUPIXENT $763
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$506 FUSION $256	NUVENT $221	MIDAS REX $15	NIM $14
Aerin Medical Inc.	$398 Vivaer RF Stylus $190	RHINAER $53	RHINAER STYLUS $36	Vivaer Airway Remodeling Stylus $20	$100
Other	$1,780 DUPIXENT $371	Dymista $153	Xhance $142	Propel $121	MAXFACE $99	Other $894

**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	$56,866
Travel and Lodging	$11,030
Food and Beverage	$5,923
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Education	$1,653

Biography

Dr. Brett Dorfman works as a general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Patients gave Dr. Dorfman an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include sinus surgery, professional voice problems, and ear problems. He usually honors UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending Emory University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Duke University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Dorfman's office in Raleigh, NC.