Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Geffner, Specialist in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Stuart Geffner, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Livingston, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Geffner graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, General Surgery; St Barnabas Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Geffner is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Geffner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Geffner’s office at (973) 322-8892.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Geffner?
Dr. Stuart Geffner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Geffner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Pancreas, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Livingston, NJ community, Dr. Geffner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Geffner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, General Surgery; St Barnabas Med Ctr, General Surgery | Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston | St Barnabas Medical Center Program
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Geffner board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Geffner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Geffner speak?
Dr. Geffner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Geffner typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Geffner 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. Geffner. 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.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Geffner typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Geffner 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. Geffner. 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.
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Also known as:
- Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
- Keyhole kidney removal for donation
- Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor
Also known as:
- Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Geffner accept my insurance?
Dr. Geffner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 322-8892 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Geffner accept in Livingston, NJ?
Dr. Geffner in Livingston, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Geffner's office located?
What is Dr. Geffner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Geffner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649213422.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Geffner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Geffner
What is Dr. Stuart Geffner's specialty?
Dr. Geffner is a Specialist near Livingston, NJ.
Is this Dr. Stuart Geffner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Geffner is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Stuart Geffner accepting new patients in Livingston, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Stuart Geffner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stuart Geffner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Geffner's office at (973) 322-8892 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stuart Geffner?
Please contact Dr. Geffner's office at (973) 322-8892 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stuart Geffner have?
Dr. Stuart Geffner is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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