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Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Temple University School of Medicine (1961)

1901 Floyd Street
Houston, TX 77240

(941) 366-9222

Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1961 and has 65 years of experience. Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and SMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC.

Office Locations

1901 Floyd Street
Houston, TX 77240

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In The News

“The film also features two chiropractors, podiatrist Dr. Melvin Price, who stirs emotions talking about his work with migrant workers, ear surgeon Dr. Herbert Silverstein and Sarasota County's...”—"Music inspires doctors", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, April 2010

“In Sarasota, Herbert Silverstein may be best known for his hobby, playing jazz piano.”—"Retraining brains", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 2007

“- FOR MORE INFORMATION on vestibular neurectomy surgery, contact Dr. Herbert Silverstein at (813) 366-9222; Dr. Michael Glasscock at (615) 327-3040; or Dr. Derald Brackmann, president of House Ear...”—"SURGERY'S RISKS INCLUDE HEARING LOSS", Desert News, November 1992

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ear procedures

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2012, Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD had a list price for ear procedures, ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2255
blood draw	25
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	57
diagnostic evaluation	36
diagnostic procedures	450
doctor visit	1185
ear procedures	1100
evoked potential test	146
immunotherapy	642
injections	642
minimally invasive procedures	1161
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
rehabilitation	255
skin testing	2255

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were skin testing, allergy testing, ear procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1119
blood draw	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	78
diagnostic procedures	499
doctor visit	1065
ear procedures	1052
evoked potential test	119
immunotherapy	975
injections	975
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	605
skin testing	1119

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	118
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	57
diagnostic evaluation	26
diagnostic procedures	382
doctor visit	1215
ear procedures	1025
evoked potential test	105
eye procedures	15
immunotherapy	940
injections	940
rehabilitation	287

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	165
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, rehabilitation and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
CT scan	36
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
diagnostic evaluation	35
diagnostic procedures	567
doctor visit	1275
ear procedures	1232
evoked potential test	67
eye procedures	24
immunotherapy	393
injections	393
rehabilitation	400

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	756
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1568
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	540
85 and over	344
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	4324
CT scan	57
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
diagnostic evaluation	38
diagnostic procedures	525
doctor visit	1322
ear procedures	1154
evoked potential test	85
eye procedures	40
immunotherapy	572
injections	572
minimally invasive procedures	3246
rehabilitation	368
skin testing	4324

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	180
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	5650
CT scan	43
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
diagnostic procedures	719
doctor visit	1303
ear procedures	1291
evoked potential test	114
eye procedures	30
immunotherapy	239
injections	239
minimally invasive procedures	4129
rehabilitation	422
skin testing	5650

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	147
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	4922
CT scan	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
diagnostic procedures	720
doctor visit	1341
ear procedures	1335
evoked potential test	127
eye procedures	43
immunotherapy	245
injections	245
minimally invasive procedures	3619
rehabilitation	163
skin testing	4922

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	150
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	7011
blood draw	11
CT scan	99
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	384
doctor visit	1616
ear procedures	1150
evoked potential test	82
eye procedures	52
foreign body removal	14
immunotherapy	587
injections	587
minimally invasive procedures	5039
skin testing	7011

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	891
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	155
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	7808
CT scan	63
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
diagnostic procedures	148
doctor visit	1664
ear procedures	934
evoked potential test	20
eye procedures	35
foreign body removal	13
immunotherapy	657
injections	657
minimally invasive procedures	5527
rehabilitation	685
skin testing	7808

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	491
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	967
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	152
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2426
CT scan	100
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	41
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	1316
ear procedures	769
eye procedures	37
immunotherapy	463
injections	463
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	1697
rehabilitation	89
skin testing	2426

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	836
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	127
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	493
ear procedures	282
immunotherapy	95
injections	95

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	71
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

allergy testing	4439
blood draw	16
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	19
CT scan	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	38
diagnostic evaluation	33
diagnostic procedures	445
doctor visit	1254
ear procedures	1029
evoked potential test	96
eye procedures	34
foreign body removal	13
immunotherapy	528
injections	528
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	3127
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
rehabilitation	333
skin testing	4439

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	769
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	304
85 and over	146
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	343

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1961. He completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1961)

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

SMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$23,980 Sophono $23,980
Medtronic, Inc.	$8,585 Sophono $8,585
Summit Medical	$8,182 Silverstein Soft Ear Speculum $4,281	$3,901
Acclarent, Inc	$7,165 Otology $6,759	Rhinology $218	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $114	Acclarent ENT Navigation System $48	RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System $14	Other $11
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$4,913 Otology $4,913
Other	$836 OPTIMIZER $143	OTIPRIO $73	Propel $47	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $33	LINX Reflux Management System $30	Other $511

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$42,625
Consulting Fee	$9,625
Food and Beverage	$927
Gift	$319
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$165

Research Payments

Dr. Herbert Silverstein, MD has received 46 research payments totaling $5,657,465.

Biography

Dr. Herbert Silverstein is a medical specialist in otology and neurotology. He attended Temple University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for residency. Dr. Silverstein is professionally affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.