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Dr. David L Bortniker, MD

(Dr. David Leonard Bortniker, M.D.)

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, sinus surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and more.

242 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876

(908) 704-9696

Dr. David L Bortniker, MD is an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. David L Bortniker, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.

Office Locations

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

202 Elmer Street
Westfield, NJ 07090

(908) 232-7911

(908) 704-0097

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

242 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876

(908) 704-9696

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Some issues Dr. David L Bortniker, MD can help you with:

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. David L Bortniker, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

hearing evaluation

hearing test

pure-tone threshold audiometry

By Affordability:

ear procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. David L Bortniker, MD performed more hearing evaluation, hearing test, and pure-tone threshold audiometry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear procedures 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 10%

By Volume:

acoustic reflex threshold testing

speech reception threshold

In 2023, Dr. David L Bortniker, MD performed more acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing, and speech reception threshold (SRT) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

By Affordability:

acoustic reflex testing

acoustic reflex threshold testing

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech audiometry

speech reception threshold

threshold audiometry

tympanometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. David L Bortniker, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for acoustic reflex testing, acoustic reflex threshold (ART) testing, audiometry test, hearing evaluation, hearing test, immittance testing, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), threshold audiometry, and tympanometry 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. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	1188
ear procedures	392
evoked potential test	12
excision	15
gynecologic procedures	15
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	208
minimally invasive procedures	284
nose surgery	76
nosebleed treatment	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	141
doctor visit	1398
ear procedures	359
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	271
minimally invasive procedures	341
nose surgery	70
nosebleed treatment	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	30
Hispanic	35
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	160
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	1502
ear procedures	222
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	242
minimally invasive procedures	261
nose surgery	19
nosebleed treatment	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	32
Hispanic	23
Asian	21
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	150
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	1614
ear procedures	165
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	266
minimally invasive procedures	334
nose surgery	68
nosebleed treatment	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	678
Female	966

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1406
Black	52
Hispanic	74
Asian	54
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	690
From 75 to 84	546
85 and over	300
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1865
ear procedures	143
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	312
minimally invasive procedures	381
nose surgery	69
nosebleed treatment	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	31
Hispanic	44
Asian	29
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	169
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	1489
ear procedures	206
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	308
minimally invasive procedures	330
nose surgery	22
nosebleed treatment	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	707
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	30
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	136
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1312
ear procedures	140
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	199
minimally invasive procedures	224
nose surgery	25
nosebleed treatment	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	30
Hispanic	35
Asian	39
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	143
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	980
ear procedures	133
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	164
minimally invasive procedures	164

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	23
Hispanic	25
Asian	32
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	102
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	794
ear procedures	58
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	154
minimally invasive procedures	168
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	24
Hispanic	23
Asian	21
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	62
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	331
doctor visit	1129
ear procedures	374
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	188
minimally invasive procedures	202
nose surgery	14
nosebleed treatment	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	31
Hispanic	21
Asian	39
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	93
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	881
doctor visit	1062
ear procedures	893
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	148
minimally invasive procedures	148

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	33
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	82
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David L Bortniker, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Westfield, NJ were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	1303
ear procedures	280
evoked potential test	12
excision	15
gynecologic procedures	15
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	223
minimally invasive procedures	257
nose surgery	41
nosebleed treatment	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L Bortniker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	425
Male	317

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	633
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	20

**Age**
85 and over	127
75 to 84	240
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	333

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

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. David L Bortniker, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at Albert Einstein Affiliated Hospital - New York City. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Albert Einstein Affiliated Hospital - New York City

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David L Bortniker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David L Bortniker, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.71 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David L Bortniker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westfield, NJ.

2.71

Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-12-15

I saw a negative review 1 star review and I just had to write against it. My visit was nothing but pleasant. The Doctor was very nice. I will say he was direct and to the point. Which I think is great! I didn’t want to hang out all day. The entire visit was good.

Overall Rating: 1.0 2018-07-19

Guess chemistry between Doctor and me was lacking to say the least.  Twice, Dr. Bortniker performed questionable procedures on my 8 year old in his office. Dr. discovered a blood clot during our checkup visit after he removed my son's tonsils. He attempted to remove clot in his office and sent us on our way.   Son began to hemorrhage within hour.  Bortniker finally readmitted him into hospital after 3 hours of hemorrhaging and accused me of causing problem because I probably gave him Advil.  After surgery, we were immediately sent home (refusing to keep him for even a few hours for observation) Second and LAST visit, same son (asthmatic) had a throat infection for over 2 weeks which primary MD refused to prescribe antibiotics.  He referred me to Bortniker for a 2nd opinion.  Again, Bortniker scoped my son thru nose into throat (without numbing) while my son gasped and cried!!  He was like a madman, turned to me and asked me if I was satisfied. Horrible experience with this doctor.  I wouldn't send my worst enemy to him (or maybe I would). STAY AWAY!!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$550 Xhance $550
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$391 NUCALA $391
Stryker Corporation	$218 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $112	Gamma $106
Neurent Medical Limited	$183 NEUROMARK Radiofrequency Console $162	NEUROMARK Radiofrequency Generator $21
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$182 Ciprodex $130	Pazeo $40	Patanase $12
Other	$368 SINUVA $82	RHINAER $55	Ciprodex $47	DUPIXENT $41	RHINAER STYLUS $33	Other $111

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,893

Biography

Dr. David Bortniker is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Patient ratings for Dr. Bortniker average 2.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include sinuplasty, thyroid surgery, and ear problems. Dr. Bortniker is professionally affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.