22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Novitsky, Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Novitsky is internationally known for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery as well complex inguinal and ventral hernia repairs. Driven by a determination to improve outcomes for the millions of patients who undergo hernia surgery each year, he has focused intensively on research to advance surgical technique and improve tissue responses to surgical mesh. He is perhaps best known for pioneering techniques for minimally-invasive ventral hernia repair and open abdominal wall reconstructions; the procedure known as transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR), which he first described in 2006, has become widely adopted worldwide since he published three-year results in 2009. His current national leadership roles include chairmanship of the Practice Advisory Committee, Americas Hernia Society; membership on the Guidelines Committee of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES); the Value Analysis Initiative of the SAGES Hernia Task force; American Hernias Society Board of Governors, and others. Dr. Novitsky earned his medical degree at Albany College and completed residencies in General Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center and University of Massachusetts, Worcester, followed by fellowships in minimally invasive surgery at University of Massachusetts and the Carolinas Medical Center. He was Chief of Laparoscopic Surgery for four years at University of Connecticut Health Center prior to his move to Cleveland in 2011. Dr. Novitsky has received over $2 million in grants from SAGES, the National Institutes of Health, and other funders to research improvements in hernia repair and gastroesophageal reflux disease. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles and numerous book chapters. In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Novitsky mentors post-doctoral students and remains actively involved in medical education. In sharing his talents with our patients, faculty, and medical students, Dr. Novitsky will undoubtedly strengthen the Division of General Surgery in all facets of patient care, research, and education.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Novitsky?
Dr. Yuri Novitsky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Novitsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hernia, Hernia-Complex, Minimally Invasive Surgery-Advanced, Sports Hernia, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Novitsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Novitsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery - Carolinas Medical Center
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Novitsky board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Yuri Novitsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Novitsky speak?
Dr. Novitsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Novitsky treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Novitsky 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. Novitsky. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Incision Hernia
- Strangulated Incisional Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Repeated Groin Hernia
- Recurring Hernia in Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does Dr. Novitsky perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Novitsky 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. Novitsky. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair (3-10 cm, Trapped or Strangled)
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Hernia Mesh Implantation
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Emergency Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair (Emergency)
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Recurrent ventral hernia repair
- Incisional hernia repair with mesh
- Strangulated hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Hernia Prosthesis Placement
- Incisional Hernia Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Mesh
- Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal hernia surgery
- Groin hernia repair
- Incarcerated hernia repair
- Ventral hernia emergency surgery
- Recurrent hernia operation
- Keyhole Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
- Incarcerated Hernia Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49596: 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); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
- 49592: 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, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 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
- 49616: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
- 49593: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49521: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49566: Repair recurrent incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49655: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair, incisional hernia (includes mesh insertion, when performed); incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair (Recurrent, Large, or Trapped)
- Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Large Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
CPT Codes:
- 49618: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Removal of Hernia Mesh During Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Mesh Excision
- Parastomal Hernia Mesh Removal
- Hernia Prosthesis Removal
- Mesh Explantation (Hernia Repair)
CPT Codes:
- 49623: Removal of total or near total non-infected mesh or other prosthesis at the time of initial or recurrent anterior abdominal hernia repair or parastomal hernia repair, any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic) (List separately in addition to code for primary 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
Also known as:
- Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
- Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)
CPT Codes:
- 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Large)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Large Cut Stitching
- Intermediate Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12037: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); over 30.0 cm
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. Novitsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Novitsky 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. Novitsky accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Novitsky 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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Where is Dr. Novitsky's office located?
NewYork-Presbyterian
161 Fort Washington Avenue
Floor 5
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Novitsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Novitsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679590525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Novitsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Novitsky
What is Dr. Yuri Novitsky's specialty?
Dr. Novitsky is a Surgeon near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Novitsky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yuri Novitsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Novitsky 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 Yuri Novitsky accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Yuri Novitsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yuri Novitsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Novitsky's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yuri Novitsky?
Please contact Dr. Novitsky's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yuri Novitsky have?
Dr. Yuri Novitsky is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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