Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Craig-Schapiro, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Rebecca Craig-Schapiro, M.D. Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and an Attending Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is an experienced board certified surgeon who specializes in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and general surgery. Her authored publications and research interests include such topics as vascular outcomes in kidney transplant recipients, organ utilization, and the development of predictive clinical biomarkers. Dr. Craig-Schapiro is an active member of several medical societies, including the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and the American College of Surgeons.Dr. Craig-Schapiro graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.S. in Microbiology. Dr. Craig-Schapiro received her M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her general surgery residency training at Johns Hopkins, and completed fellowship in Multi-Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Craig-Schapiro?
Dr. Rebecca Craig-Schapiro, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant 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. Craig-Schapiro empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Liver Transplant Surgery, Transplant Surgery-Pediatric, Transplant-Kidney-Adult & Pediatric, Transplant-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Craig-Schapiro is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Craig-Schapiro speak?
Dr. Craig-Schapiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Craig-Schapiro treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Craig-Schapiro 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. Craig-Schapiro. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- 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:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Long-term Calcineurin Inhibitor Use
- Chronic calcineurin therapy
- Taking calcineurin inhibitors
- Calcineurin medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79621: Long term (current) use of calcineurin inhibitor
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
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Does Dr. Craig-Schapiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig-Schapiro 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. Craig-Schapiro accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Craig-Schapiro in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Craig-Schapiro's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine
Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation/Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
1283 York Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10065
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Craig-Schapiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Craig-Schapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366718520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Craig-Schapiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Craig-Schapiro
What is Dr. Rebecca Craig-Schapiro's specialty?
Dr. Craig-Schapiro is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Craig-Schapiro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rebecca Craig-Schapiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Craig-Schapiro 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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Is Rebecca Craig-Schapiro accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Craig-Schapiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Craig-Schapiro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Craig-Schapiro's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Craig-Schapiro?
Please contact Dr. Craig-Schapiro's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation/Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation
New York, NY 10065