Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Swistel, Surgeon in New York, NY?

Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Swistel graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, General Surgery; St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, General Surgery. Dr. Swistel is fluent in English, German, Russian, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Swistel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Swistel’s office.

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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Swistel?

Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon 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. Swistel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Cancer-High Risk Women, Breast Cancer-Male, Breast Cancer-Young Women, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy, Sentinel Node Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Swistel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Swistel go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, General Surgery; St Luke'S-Roosevelt-St Lukes D, General Surgery | St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Is Dr. Swistel board certified as a Surgeon?

Yes, Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Swistel speak?

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

English
German
Russian
Ukrainian

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Swistel typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Swistel 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. Swistel. 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:

Personal History of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Past breast cancer
Previous mammary malignancy
History of breast tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

Also known as:

Breast Cancer
Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
Female Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Breast Carcinoma
Right female breast cancer upper-outer
Upper-outer right female breast tumor
Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
Diffuse left female breast cancer
Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast

ICD-10 Codes:

C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast

Also known as:

Family History of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Family History
Hereditary breast cancer risk
Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
Breast cancer in the family

ICD-10 Codes:

Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Swistel typically perform?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Swistel 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. Swistel. 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:

CPT Codes:

19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

Also known as:

Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
Breast Mass Removal with Marker

CPT Codes:

19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

Also known as:

Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) for Breast Cancer
Radiation Therapy
IORT for Breast Tumor
Radiation During Mastectomy
Partial Mastectomy with Radiation
Targeted Breast Radiation

CPT Codes:

19294: Preparation of tumor cavity, with placement of a radiation therapy applicator for intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) concurrent with partial mastectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Excision
Open Axillary Node Biopsy
Underarm Lymph Node Removal

CPT Codes:

38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

Also known as:

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Lymph Node Identification
Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

CPT Codes:

38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Does Dr. Swistel accept my insurance?

Dr. Swistel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross of Idaho
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Swistel's office located?

NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

425 E. 61st St.

8-11th Floor

New York, NY 10065

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What hospitals are Dr. Swistel affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Swistel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center,New York, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

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

Dr. Swistel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548366040.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Swistel?

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

What is Dr. Alexander Swistel's specialty?

Dr. Swistel is a Surgeon near New York, NY.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Is Dr. Alexander Swistel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Swistel is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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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