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Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD

Accepting New Patients

(48 Ratings)

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

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: cancer

601 Elmwood Avenue Box Surg
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-1611

Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY specializing in thoracic surgery, general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD is affiliated with University of Rochester Medical Center and UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center

160 Sawgrass Drive Suite 120
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 275-1611

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601 Elmwood Avenue Box Surg
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-1611

(585) 273-1252

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

parathyroid surgery

In 2023, Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD performed more parathyroid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	50
endocrine surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
neck imaging	20
neck surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	94
endocrine surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20
neck imaging	22
neck surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	67

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2015 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	92
endocrine surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
neck imaging	20
neck surgery	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
neck imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2017 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
endocrine surgery	17
neck surgery	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	55

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2018 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
endocrine surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2019 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
endocrine surgery	45
neck surgery	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2020 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

endocrine surgery	23
neck surgery	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2021 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

endocrine surgery	41
neck surgery	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2022 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

endocrine surgery	31
neck surgery	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY during 2023 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

endocrine surgery	35
neck surgery	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, NY were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	75
endocrine surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	16
neck imaging	19
neck surgery	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2007)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Rochester Medical Center

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SURGICAL ASSOCIATES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Rochester, NY.

4.9

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$51,558 THYROGEN $51,558
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$1,890 DERMACELL $1,890
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$615 Exparel $615

**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	$39,209
Travel and Lodging	$7,081
Consulting Fee	$5,230
Food and Beverage	$2,542

Research Payments

Dr. Jacob Moalem, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $70,945.

Biography

Dr. Jacob Moalem's medical specialty is general surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and thoracic surgery. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. In his practice, Dr. Moalem focuses on cancer. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Moalem welcomes new patients at his office inRochester, NY as reported by University of Rochester Medical Center. He studied medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He has received distinctions including Recipient, University of Rochester iCare 'Bronze Star' award; Recipient, Elmer Louis Award for Stop the Bleed campaign in Greater Rochester Area; and Recipient, University of Rochester iCare "Bronze Star" award.