Robert D. Belfort, Health Care Attorney in New York
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Robert D. Belfort is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Health Care.
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- Handles Health Care matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (New York City) (2023).
About Robert D. Belfort: Robert D. Belfort is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Areas of practice
Robert's practice areas in New York
Robert concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in New York
Robert takes health care matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Robert D. Belfort, health care attorney serving New York
Robert D. Belfort is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Health Care. Robert works from New York and takes on health care matters across the region.
With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare law, Robert Belfort advises healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance and transactional matters. His clients include hospital systems, other health care providers, health insurers, managed care organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), pharmacy chains, IT vendors, healthcare industry investors and trade associations. Bob handles a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions as well as joint ventures. He specializes in transactions that raise complex regulatory issues and necessitate sophisticated healthcare due diligence.
For health insurers and other MCOs, Bob helps ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations. These include Affordable Care Act standards, Medicare Part C and Part D rules, HIPAA portability and nondiscrimination mandates, state insurance licensing and market conduct laws, and Medicaid managed care requirements.
Bob also counsels insurers and providers that are establishing ACOs and other value-based contracting arrangements. In addition, he drafts and negotiates managed care and accountable care contracts, such as provider participation agreements, specialty carve-out and pharmacy benefit manager arrangements.
Organizations with privacy concerns turn to Bob for advice on managing health information within the parameters established by HIPAA and state confidentiality laws. He drafts privacy policies, conducts internal gap analyses, partners with clients to develop other privacy safeguards, and helps clients respond to complaints and privacy breaches. Bob also works with regional health information organizations and other entities to develop policies and practices about patient consent and other data sharing.
To proactively avoid fraud and abuse, Bob advises clients on structuring transactions and conducting business in compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark law, participation and billing requirements for Medicare and Medicaid, professional licensing rules, and the corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting restrictions. He also performs risk assessments and develops compliance programs.
Working with Robert on a health care matter
With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare law, Robert Belfort advises healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance and transactional matters. His clients include hospital systems, other health care providers, health insurers, managed care organizations, accountable care organizations (ACOs), pharmacy chains, IT vendors, healthcare industry investors and trade associations. Bob…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Robert studied and practices
New York University
J.D. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Robert's legal honors and published work
Robert has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (New York City)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Academic Medical Centers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud and Abuse
2026
Best Lawyers in America — HIPAA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospitals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managed Care
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (New York City) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Robert D. Belfort in New York
Robert's primary office is at New York, New York, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert D. Belfort — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert D. Belfort
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in New York typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside New York?
Robert is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new health care clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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