Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PHD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Kiwanuka, Plastic Surgeon in New York, NY?

Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka, MD, PHD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Kiwanuka is fluent in English, Russian, and Swedish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kiwanuka’s office at (212) 427-3982.

What languages does Dr. Kiwanuka speak?

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

English
Russian
Swedish

What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Kiwanuka typically treat?

As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kiwanuka 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. Kiwanuka. 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.

Also known as:

Breast Enlargement
Breast Disease
Breast hypertrophy
Macromastia
Gigantomastia

ICD-10 Codes:

N62: Hypertrophy of breast

Also known as:

Gender Dysphoria
Gender incongruence
Gender identity issues

ICD-10 Codes:

F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Kiwanuka typically perform?

As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kiwanuka 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. Kiwanuka. 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.

Also known as:

Breast Reduction Surgery
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Reduction Mammoplasty
Breast Size Reduction
Mammoplasty

CPT Codes:

19318: Breast reduction

Does Dr. Kiwanuka accept my insurance?

Dr. Kiwanuka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 427-3982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Kiwanuka accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Kiwanuka in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Assurant
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Kiwanuka's office located?

Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka also offers virtual visits

Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka's Primary Practice

635 Madison Ave Ste 1700

New York, NY 10022

(212) 427-3982

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What hospitals are Dr. Kiwanuka affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Kiwanuka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Lenox Hill Hospital,New York, NY

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Kiwanuka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346653185.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kiwanuka?

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

What is Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka's specialty?

Dr. Kiwanuka is a Plastic Surgeon near New York, NY.

What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

Is Dr. Elizabeth Kiwanuka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Kiwanuka is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital 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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