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Dr. Shunpei Okochi, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okochi, Pediatric Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Shunpei Okochi, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Okochi is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okochi’s office at (212) 241-9500.

    What languages does Dr. Okochi speak?

    Dr. Okochi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Okochi typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Okochi diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Okochi. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Sunken Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Excavatum
    • Funnel Chest
    • Concave Chest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q676: Pectus excavatum

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal cyst
    • Pilonidal sinus
    • Tailbone cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Chest Cavity with Fistula
    • Abscess
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Empyema with fistula
    • Pleural empyema with abnormal connection
    • Infected pleural space with fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J860: Pyothorax with fistula

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
    • CDH
    • Diaphragm birth defect
    • Hole in diaphragm at birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q790: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

    What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Okochi typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Okochi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Okochi. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Children under 5)
    • Tunneled Central Line Placement
    • Pediatric Central Venous Access
    • IV Line for Young Children
    • Central Line for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 36557: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; younger than 5 years of age

    Does Dr. Okochi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okochi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okochi accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Okochi in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Molina Healthcare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Okochi's office located?

    Dr. Shunpei Okochi's Primary Practice

    1184 5th Ave

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-9500

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    Dr. Shunpei Okochi's Practice 2

    5 E 98th St Ste B

    New York, NY 10029

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    What is Dr. Okochi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Okochi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366880049.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okochi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okochi

    What is Dr. Shunpei Okochi's specialty?

    Dr. Okochi is a Pediatric Surgeon near New York, NY.

    What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?

    Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.

    Is this Dr. Shunpei Okochi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okochi is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens, The Valley Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Shunpei Okochi accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Shunpei Okochi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shunpei Okochi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okochi's office at (212) 241-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shunpei Okochi?

    Please contact Dr. Okochi's office at (212) 241-9500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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