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Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD

(Jacob P. Noordzij, MD)

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

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laryngology, parathyroid disease, thyroid problems, and more.

830 Harrison Avenue 1st Floor, Suite 1400
Boston, MA 02118

(617) 638-8124

Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD is a general practitioner in Boston, MA specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine and BUMC OTOLARYNGOLOGIC FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

830 Harrison Avenue 1st Floor, Suite 1400
Boston, MA 02118

Some issues Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, 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.

doctor visit	520
ear procedures	14
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	154
minimally invasive procedures	154
stroboscopy	146

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	128
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	143

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	491
ear procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	155
minimally invasive procedures	155
stroboscopy	110

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	143
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	11
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	325
ear procedures	13
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	98
minimally invasive procedures	98
stroboscopy	80

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	198
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	210

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	357
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108
stroboscopy	87

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	107
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	304
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	106
stroboscopy	75

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	72
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	11
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	279
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	110
minimally invasive procedures	110
stroboscopy	98

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	60
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	249
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
stroboscopy	85

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	63
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	179
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
stroboscopy	52

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	51
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	54

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

doctor visit	356
injections	10
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	155
minimally invasive procedures	155
stroboscopy	106

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD treated as a general practitioner in Boston, MA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and hospital care.

doctor visit	341
ear procedures	14
hospital care	10
injections	10
inpatient care	10
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	111
minimally invasive procedures	111

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	82
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	97
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	31
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	4
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Boston Medical Center

Boston University School of Medicine

BUMC OTOLARYNGOLOGIC FOUNDATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Complementary Network, Aetna: HMO, United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO, Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC), Humana, Cigna: HealthSource NH, Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Unify (OneCare Plan), HPHC: HMO, MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network, Kaiser, Fallon: Senior Plan, CCA: SCO Primary Care, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: ACO, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care, Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs, Fallon: Select Care, CCA: Inpatient Services Program, BCBSMA: Indemnity, CCA: OneCare, BCBSMA: HMO Blue, Fallon: Flex Care Select, BMC Healthnet: MassHealth, Senior Whole Health: SCO, Neighbborhood: CarePlus, BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options, Neighborhood PACE, Fallon: Preferred Care, Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers, BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement, Neighbborhood: CMA, Health Plans Inc., BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: MassHealth, Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred, Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan, CCA: SCO, VA Choice, BMC Healthnet: QHP and Neighbborhood: Commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jacob Pieter Noordzij, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BCBSMA: Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Complementary Network

Aetna: HMO

United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO

Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC)

Humana

Cigna: HealthSource NH

Tufts Health Public Plans (THPP): Unify (OneCare Plan)

HPHC: HMO

MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network

Kaiser

Fallon: Senior Plan

CCA: SCO Primary Care

Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice

Neighbborhood: ACO

Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care

Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs

Fallon: Select Care

CCA: Inpatient Services Program

BCBSMA: Indemnity

CCA: OneCare

BCBSMA: HMO Blue

Fallon: Flex Care Select

BMC Healthnet: MassHealth

Senior Whole Health: SCO

Neighbborhood: CarePlus

BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options

Neighborhood PACE

Fallon: Preferred Care

Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers

BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement

Neighbborhood: CMA

Health Plans Inc.

BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice

Neighbborhood: MassHealth

Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred

Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan

CCA: SCO

VA Choice

BMC Healthnet: QHP

Neighbborhood: Commercial

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$106 Carto 3 $106
Boston Scientific Corporation	$49 LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $49
EISAI INC.	$45 Lenvima $45

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$200

Biography

Dr. J. Noordzij is a physician who specializes in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He is professionally affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia, Dr. Noordzij attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine.