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Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS

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

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: head and neck problems, snoring, sleep apnea, and more.

5 First Village Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 295-6831

Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS is an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS is affiliated with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic.

Office Locations

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

300 Pavilion Way
Southern Pines, NC 28387

(910) 295-6831

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5 First Village Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 295-6831

(910) 295-0244

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Some issues Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS can help you with:

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. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

brain MRI

complete blood count

lab tests

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS performed more brain MRI, complete blood count (CBC), and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood count tests, brain MRI, complete blood count (CBC), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 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:

blood draw

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

nose surgery

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS performed more blood draw, diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, laryngoscopy, nose surgery, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

creatinine blood test

ear foreign body removal

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sinus surgery

inferior turbinate submucous resection

minimally invasive procedures

polypectomy

By Affordability:

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS performed more creatinine blood test, ear foreign body removal, endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, inferior turbinate submucous resection, minimally invasive procedures, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for creatinine blood test, creatinine test, and kidney function tests 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. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2012 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1649
blood draw	233
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	35
CT scan	97
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	1303
ear procedures	230
endocrine surgery	12
excision	66
gynecologic procedures	47
hospital care	57
immunotherapy	518
injections	518
inpatient care	57
lab tests	300
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	1166
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
neck imaging	22
nose surgery	97
nosebleed treatment	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	47
skin testing	1649
stroboscopy	22
submucous resection (SMR)	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	25
vascular procedures	19
X-rays	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2013 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

airway management	29
allergy testing	1436
aspiration	34
blood draw	239
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	51
CT scan	73
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	79
diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	1481
ear procedures	318
endocrine surgery	24
excision	103
gynecologic procedures	79
hospital care	43
immunotherapy	619
injections	619
inpatient care	43
lab tests	292
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	1149
minor procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	51
neck imaging	15
neck surgery	13
nose surgery	115
nosebleed treatment	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	79
skin testing	1436
sleep study	82
stroboscopy	24
submucous resection (SMR)	11
thyroid function tests	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
vascular procedures	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	107
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2014 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

airway management	44
allergy testing	1235
blood draw	246
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	31
CT scan	68
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	59
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	1308
ear procedures	288
endocrine surgery	17
excision	72
foreign body removal	11
gynecologic procedures	59
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	450
injections	450
inpatient care	12
lab tests	247
minimally invasive procedures	927
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	17
nose surgery	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59
skin testing	1235
sleep study	110
stroboscopy	26
submucous resection (SMR)	16
thyroid function tests	14
vascular procedures	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	661
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	96
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2015 were allergy testing, lab tests, injections and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

airway management	43
allergy testing	950
blood draw	192
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	35
CT scan	71
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1512
ear procedures	261
excision	36
gynecologic procedures	36
hospital care	15
immunotherapy	561
injections	561
inpatient care	15
lab tests	702
minimally invasive procedures	531
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
neck imaging	11
nose surgery	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
skin testing	456
sleep study	85
stroboscopy	12
submucous resection (SMR)	29
thyroid function tests	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	772
Female	1100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1552
Black	252
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	854
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	210
Less than 65	296

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2016 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1002
blood draw	210
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	46
CT scan	65
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	51
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	1334
ear procedures	237
endocrine surgery	13
excision	66
gynecologic procedures	51
hospital care	13
immunotherapy	513
injections	513
inpatient care	13
lab tests	192
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	888
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	46
neck imaging	18
neck surgery	13
nose surgery	125
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51
skin testing	1002
submucous resection (SMR)	31
thyroid function tests	13
vascular procedures	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	515

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	105
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	96
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	535
blood draw	184
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	32
CT scan	63
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1234
ear procedures	262
excision	44
eye procedures	11
foreign body removal	32
gynecologic procedures	28
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	530
injections	530
inpatient care	12
lab tests	145
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	173
minimally invasive procedures	780
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
neck imaging	14
nose surgery	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28
skin testing	535
submucous resection (SMR)	26
vascular procedures	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	95
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	88
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2018 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1493
blood draw	209
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	43
CT scan	114
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	63
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	1354
ear procedures	197
excision	77
eye procedures	13
foreign body removal	34
gynecologic procedures	63
immunotherapy	378
injections	378
lab tests	162
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	158
minimally invasive procedures	1284
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	43
neck imaging	14
nose surgery	155
nosebleed treatment	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63
skin testing	1493
submucous resection (SMR)	35
thyroid function tests	15
vascular procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	651
Black	102
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	85
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2019 were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1082
blood draw	173
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	24
CT scan	92
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	1087
ear procedures	161
endocrine surgery	12
excision	52
foreign body removal	19
gynecologic procedures	52
immunotherapy	230
injections	230
lab tests	165
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	152
minimally invasive procedures	972
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	12
nose surgery	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52
skin testing	1082
submucous resection (SMR)	32
thyroid function tests	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	78
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	70
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	107
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	15
CT scan	51
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	48
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	941
ear procedures	140
excision	48
foreign body removal	15
gynecologic procedures	48
immunotherapy	96
injections	96
lab tests	92
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	163
minimally invasive procedures	211
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
nose surgery	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	65
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	89
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	17
CT scan	51
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1042
ear procedures	161
excision	36
foreign body removal	24
gynecologic procedures	36
immunotherapy	115
injections	115
lab tests	113
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	167
minimally invasive procedures	203
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
neck imaging	12
nose surgery	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
submucous resection (SMR)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	68
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, immunotherapy, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	79
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	18
CT scan	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	58
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	899
ear procedures	178
excision	58
foreign body removal	27
gynecologic procedures	58
immunotherapy	181
injections	181
lab tests	75
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	140
minimally invasive procedures	198
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
nose surgery	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58
submucous resection (SMR)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	59
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Southern Pines, NC were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

airway management	38
allergy testing	1172
aspiration	34
blood draw	178
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	31
CT scan	69
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	50
diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	1226
ear procedures	221
endocrine surgery	15
excision	59
eye procedures	12
foreign body removal	23
gynecologic procedures	50
hospital care	25
immunotherapy	381
injections	381
inpatient care	25
lab tests	225
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	120
minimally invasive procedures	755
minor procedures	34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
neck imaging	14
neck surgery	13
nose surgery	100
nosebleed treatment	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
skin testing	1111
sleep study	92
submucous resection (SMR)	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	17
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	96
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	636
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	7
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	229
85 and over	85
Less than 65	114
65 to 74	339

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of the American College of Surgeons and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Geisinger Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of the American College of Surgeons

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Waldemar L. Riefkohl, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

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Acclarent, Inc	$3,638 RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $1,138	ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $862	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $413	RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System $324	TruDi Nav Cable $256	Other $645
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,271 ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $791	ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $540	$940
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$398 Inspire $277	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $121
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$220 Propel $200	SINUVA $20
Cook Incorporated	$170 Cook Medical Percutaneous Tracheostomy $170
Other	$1,421 Propel $137	Latera $107	DUPIXENT $90	MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $89	Xyrem $88	Other $909

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,859
Travel and Lodging	$3,200
Education	$60

Biography

Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Clinical interests for Dr. Riefkohl include sleep apnea, snoring, and thyroid surgery. His education and training includes medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is affiliated with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic.

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