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Dr. William Drake III, MD

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

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1989)

Professional interests include: cancer, sinusitis (sinus inflammation), head and neck cancer, and more.

213 Summit Road
Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908) 233-2111

Dr. William Drake III, MD is an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. William Drake III, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center and DRAKE AND PRESTI ENT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Office Locations

Overlook Medical Center

213 Summit Road
Mountainside, NJ 07092

(908) 233-2111

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Some issues Dr. William Drake III, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“Offering expertise to adults and children in all facets of head and neck surgery and facial plastic reconstruction, Dr. William Drake, FACS, and Dr. Paul Presti allow far more time with their...”—"Drake & Presti ENT Surgical Associates: Expert techniques, personalized care in head and neck surgery", NJ.com, September 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. William Drake III, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

In 2012, Dr. William Drake III, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	743
ear procedures	133
excision	22
gynecologic procedures	22
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	284
minimally invasive procedures	306
nose surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
diagnostic procedures	209
doctor visit	778
ear procedures	227
endocrine surgery	11
excision	32
gynecologic procedures	32
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	281
minimally invasive procedures	313
nose surgery	32
nosebleed treatment	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	56
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	823
ear procedures	341
excision	39
gynecologic procedures	39
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	285
minimally invasive procedures	324
nose surgery	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	64
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	218
doctor visit	837
ear procedures	361
excision	36
gynecologic procedures	36
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	314
minimally invasive procedures	350
nose surgery	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	772
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	112
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
diagnostic procedures	268
doctor visit	904
ear procedures	453
excision	35
gynecologic procedures	35
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	309
minimally invasive procedures	344
nose surgery	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	71
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
diagnostic procedures	324
doctor visit	956
ear procedures	543
excision	25
gynecologic procedures	25
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	266
minimally invasive procedures	291
nose surgery	25
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	74
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
diagnostic procedures	287
doctor visit	979
ear procedures	502
excision	40
gynecologic procedures	40
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	255
minimally invasive procedures	295
nose surgery	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	71
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	172
doctor visit	865
ear procedures	418
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	260
minimally invasive procedures	260

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	74
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	759
ear procedures	292
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	185
minimally invasive procedures	185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	769
ear procedures	320
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	235
minimally invasive procedures	263
nose surgery	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	795
ear procedures	368
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	268
minimally invasive procedures	268

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Drake III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Drake III, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Mountainside, NJ were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	837
ear procedures	359
endocrine surgery	11
excision	32
gynecologic procedures	32
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	267
minimally invasive procedures	290
nose surgery	32
nosebleed treatment	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	365
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	162
85 and over	47
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Drake III, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	14
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. William Drake III, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1989. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1989)

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Drake III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atlantic Health System

Overlook Medical Center

DRAKE AND PRESTI ENT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

Insurance Information

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Dr. William Drake III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare and AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Drake III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare

AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$338 DUPIXENT $338
Aerin Medical Inc.	$151 RHINAER STYLUS $151
Optinose US, Inc.	$145 Xhance $145
GENZYME CORPORATION	$135 DUPIXENT $135
Midatech Pharma US Inc	$50 Gelclair $50
Other	$231 Dexilant $58	Intra-Operative Imaging Products $44	Rhinology $30	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $30	Propel $23	Other $45

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,050

Biography

Dr. William Drake's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Drake's areas of expertise include sleep disorders, sinusitis (sinus inflammation), and thyroid problems. He appears to accept Medicare insurance. After completing medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, he performed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Drake's practice in Mountainside, NJ is open to new patients as reported by Atlantic Health System.