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Dr. Emily Schonfeld

Dr. Emily Schonfeld

NEW YORK, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schonfeld, Hepatologist in NEW YORK, NY?

    Dr. Emily Schonfeld is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr.Schonfeld earned her BS in biological sciences at Cornell University. She obtained her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and then completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. She went on to do a gastroenterology fellowship at the New York University School of Medicine and then a transplant hepatology fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Schonfeld spent three years as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Colorado Hospital.??????Dr. Schonfeld is a transplant hepatologist who specializes in the care of patients with all types of liver disease, including viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver disease, metabolic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. She evaluates patients who need liver transplants, provides medical management to patients before and after liver transplant, and helps care for patients with end stage liver disease.???

    What languages does Dr. Schonfeld speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hepatologist like Dr. Schonfeld typically treat?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Schonfeld 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. Schonfeld. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Immunosuppressant Use
    • Chronic immunomodulator therapy
    • Ongoing immune system suppressants
    • Immunosuppressive drug use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7969: Long term (current) use of other immunomodulators and immunosuppressants

    What procedures does a Hepatologist like Dr. Schonfeld typically perform?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Schonfeld 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. Schonfeld. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Schonfeld accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schonfeld accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schonfeld accept in NEW YORK, NY?

    Dr. Schonfeld in NEW YORK, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Schonfeld's office located?

    Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation

    1283 York Avenue

    9th Floor

    NEW YORK, NY 10065

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

    Dr. Schonfeld's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386886927.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schonfeld?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Schonfeld's specialty?

    Dr. Schonfeld is a Hepatologist near NEW YORK, NY.

    What does a Hepatologist do?

    Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case.

    Is this Dr. Emily Schonfeld affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schonfeld is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Hepatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hepatologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Emily Schonfeld accepting new patients in NEW YORK, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Schonfeld is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Schonfeld offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schonfeld's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Schonfeld?

    Please contact Dr. Schonfeld's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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