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Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD

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Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1987)

Professional interests include: facial plastic surgery

123 Everett Road
Albany, NY 12205

(518) 701-2000

Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners and ALBANY ENT AND ALLERGY SERVICES PC.

Office Locations

123 Everett Road
Albany, NY 12205

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1785 Route 9 Suite 201
Clifton Park, NY 12065

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In The News

“Physician Gavin Setzen, an otolaryngic allergist at Albany ENT and Allergy Services at 1375 Washington Avenue, deals with pet allergies every day on a professional and personal level.”—"Hybrid no-sneeze pets in demand", Troy Record, December 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, 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

laryngoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, laryngoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

allergen immunotherapy

intradermal allergy test

maxillofacial CT scan

percutaneous allergy test

skin testing

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD had a list price for allergen immunotherapy, allergy skin testing, allergy testing, CT scan, immunotherapy, intradermal allergy test, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, percutaneous allergy test, skin testing, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2012 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
allergy testing	1038
CT scan	12
doctor visit	540
ear procedures	46
immunotherapy	1084
injections	1084
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	155
minimally invasive procedures	855
skin testing	1038
sleep study	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2013 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	18
allergy testing	548
CT scan	16
diagnostic evaluation	12
doctor visit	531
ear procedures	50
immunotherapy	1028
injections	1028
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	179
minimally invasive procedures	727
pulmonary testing	16
skin testing	548
sleep study	33
stroboscopy	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	61
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2014 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
CT scan	21
doctor visit	495
ear procedures	38
immunotherapy	967
injections	967
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	197
minimally invasive procedures	197
sleep study	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	54
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2015 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	24
diagnostic evaluation	22
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	574
ear procedures	70
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	1026
injections	1026
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	198
minimally invasive procedures	198
rehabilitation	58
stroboscopy	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	978
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	100
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2016 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1128
CT scan	29
diagnostic evaluation	22
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	607
ear procedures	130
immunotherapy	1197
injections	1197
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	189
minimally invasive procedures	939
skin testing	1128
stroboscopy	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	55
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2017 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1320
CT scan	11
doctor visit	541
ear procedures	34
immunotherapy	1261
injections	1261
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	183
minimally invasive procedures	1060
rehabilitation	46
skin testing	1320

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	53
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1008
CT scan	18
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	532
ear procedures	29
immunotherapy	1109
injections	1109
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	188
minimally invasive procedures	875
rehabilitation	61
skin testing	1008
stroboscopy	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	53
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	17
doctor visit	643
ear procedures	46
immunotherapy	940
injections	940
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	216
minimally invasive procedures	228
nose surgery	12
nosebleed treatment	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	56
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2020 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1284
CT scan	12
diagnostic evaluation	22
doctor visit	653
ear procedures	67
immunotherapy	888
injections	888
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	209
minimally invasive procedures	1063
skin testing	1284

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	57
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2021 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1567
doctor visit	778
ear procedures	83
immunotherapy	944
injections	944
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	240
minimally invasive procedures	1278
skin testing	1567

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	69
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2351
CT scan	11
doctor visit	799
ear procedures	91
immunotherapy	1446
injections	1446
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	226
minimally invasive procedures	1784
neck imaging	11
skin testing	2351
stroboscopy	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	70
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Albany, NY were allergy testing, skin testing, immunotherapy and injections.

airway management	16
allergy testing	1280
CT scan	17
diagnostic evaluation	21
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	608
ear procedures	62
hospital care	12
immunotherapy	1080
injections	1080
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	198
minimally invasive procedures	836
neck imaging	11
nose surgery	12
nosebleed treatment	12
pulmonary testing	16
rehabilitation	55
skin testing	1280
sleep study	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	491
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	26

**Age**
75 to 84	146
85 and over	57
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	285

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1987. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (1987)

Residency: Albany Medical Center (1997)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board (1998)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Peter's Health Partners

ALBANY ENT AND ALLERGY SERVICES PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$104,145 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $37,358	ORTHOMAP $34,819	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $16,907	Latera $11,500	TGS GUIDEWIRE $1,500	Other $2,062
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$13,463 RAGWITEK $8,499	GRASTEK $3,026	NON-PRODUCT $1,766	DULERA $172
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$7,164 QNASL $6,983	NUVIGIL $143	PROAIR $25	ArmonAir Digihaler $13
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,013 Xyrem $834	XYWAV $91	SUNOSI $87
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$920 Propel $875	SINUVA $29	S8 $16
Other	$7,039 DUPIXENT $649	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $601	Hizentra $362	CUVITRU $333	Auvi-Q $276	Other $4,817

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$93,100
Food and Beverage	$12,692
Travel and Lodging	$12,038
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,350
Honoraria	$4,550
Other	$14

Research Payments

Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD has received 41 research payments totaling $59,114.

Biography

Dr. Gavin Setzen, who practices in Albany, NY and Clifton Park, NY, is a medical specialist in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Setzen is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and a graduate of Albany Medical Center's residency program. His clinical interests include facial plastic surgery. He is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners. According to St. Peter's Health Partners, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Setzen's office in Albany, NY.

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