Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carpenter, Pediatric Urologist in New York, NY?
Christina P. Carpenter, M.D., M.S., is Assistant Professor of Urology and Interim Chief of Pediatric Urology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). She specializes in pediatric urology, seeing patients from before birth to 18 years. She has a particular expertise in robotic and reconstructive surgery. She also has a strong interest in outcomes research, as she believes that analyzing past experiences is critical to optimizing future care. Dr. Carpenter graduated Cum Laude with Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Minor in Hispanic Studies from The College of William and Mary. She completed her medical degree, internship and residency at Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School. She simultaneously completed her fellowship and Masters of Science in Epidemiology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Le Bonheur Children?s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Carpenter is accepting new patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children?s Hospital on 3959 Broadway (between 165th Street and Broadway).
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Carpenter speak?
Dr. Carpenter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Carpenter treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter. 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.
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Other Penis Disorder
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Other Congenital Penis Malformation
- Twisted Penis
- Hidden Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Penis birth defects
- Congenital penile anomaly
- Penis development issues
- Penile torsion
- Penis twisting
- Acquired penile twist
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis
- N4882: Acquired torsion of penis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Swelling
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
- N1339: Other hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Urinary System Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Various urinary problems
- Uncommon urinary conditions
- Urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N398: Other specified disorders of urinary system
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
Also known as:
- Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-urinary tract surgery care
- Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
- Kidney surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Unexplained Health Concerns
- Health Anxiety
- Somatic Symptoms
- Undiagnosed Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Abnormal Urethral Opening
- Urethral Malformation
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q549: Hypospadias, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- History of Other Urinary System Disease
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Past bladder problems
- Previous kidney conditions
- History of urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87448: Personal history of other diseases of urinary system
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
What procedures does Dr. Carpenter perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter. 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.
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Complex Scrotum Repair
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
- Scrotoplasty
- Scrotum Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
- 55180: Scrotoplasty; complicated
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Testicle Lesion Removal
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
- Testicular Mass Removal
- Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
- Chordee Correction Surgery
- Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
- Penile Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
- Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
- Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
- Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
- Urethral Reconstruction
- Richardson Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
- 53460: Urethromeatoplasty, with partial excision of distal urethral segment (Richardson type procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
- Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
- Ureteral Catheter Placement
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
- 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Complicated Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Difficult Bladder Catheter Placement
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion (Complex)
- Temporary Urinary Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51703: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Does Dr. Carpenter accept my insurance?
Dr. Carpenter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carpenter accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Carpenter in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Molina
National Benefit Fund
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Where is Dr. Carpenter's office located?
CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Carpenter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carpenter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861782971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carpenter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carpenter
What is Dr. Christina Carpenter's specialty?
Dr. Carpenter is a Pediatric Urologist near New York, NY. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Carpenter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christina Carpenter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carpenter is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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 Christina Carpenter accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christina Carpenter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Carpenter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carpenter's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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