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Dr. Soo Youn Yi, MD

Dr. Soo Youn Yi, MD

Transplant Surgeon

White Plains, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yi, Transplant Surgeon in White Plains, NY?

    Soo Youn Yi, M.D. is a kidney and pancreas surgeon.? She has a particular interest in the ethics of transplant and is on the ASTS ethics committee. Dr. Soo Youn Yi, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in White Plains, NY. Dr. Yi is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yi’s office at (917) 300-0553.

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    What languages does Dr. Yi speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Yi typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Yi 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. Yi. 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:

    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal 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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Yi typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Yi 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. Yi. 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:

    • Open Kidney Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Kidney Tests
    • Surgical Kidney Biopsy
    • Kidney Tissue Sample (Open)
    • Renal Biopsy (Surgical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 50205: Renal biopsy; by surgical exposure of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
    • Renal Allotransplantation
    • Kidney Graft Implantation
    • New Kidney Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
    • Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
    • Renal Allograft Preparation
    • Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
    • Living Donor Kidney Dissection
    • Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
    • Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
    • Kidney Graft Vein Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
    • 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each

    Also known as:

    • Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
    • Kidney Transplant Preparation
    • Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
    • Renal Allograft Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary

    Also known as:

    • Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
    • Keyhole kidney removal for donation
    • Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Exploration After Surgery
    • Post-Surgery Abdominal Exploration
    • Exploratory Laparotomy for Complications
    • Abdominal Surgery for Bleeding or Infection

    CPT Codes:

    • 35840: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; abdomen

    Does Dr. Yi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yi 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. Yi accept in White Plains, NY?

    Dr. Yi in White Plains, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Yi's office located?

    ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One

    ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One

    1111 Westchester Avenue

    White Plains, NY 10604

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Yi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891021549.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yi?

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

    What is Dr. Soo Youn Yi's specialty?

    Dr. Yi is a Transplant Surgeon near White Plains, NY.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Soo Youn Yi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yi is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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

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    Is Soo Youn Yi accepting new patients in White Plains, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Soo Youn Yi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Soo Youn Yi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yi's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Soo Youn Yi?

    Please contact Dr. Yi's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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