Dr. Suzanne Elshafey, MD
New York, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elshafey, Transplant Hepatologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Suzanne Elshafey, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Elshafey is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elshafey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elshafey’s office at (212) 305-0914.
What languages does Dr. Elshafey speak?
Dr. Elshafey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Elshafey typically treat?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Elshafey 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. Elshafey. 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
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
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:
- 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:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
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:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
What procedures does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Elshafey typically perform?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Elshafey 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. Elshafey. 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
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Elshafey accept my insurance?
Dr. Elshafey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-0914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elshafey accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Elshafey 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elshafey's office located?
Dr. Suzanne Elshafey's Primary Practice
622 W 168th St Ph 14-105
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-0914
What is Dr. Elshafey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elshafey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942659339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elshafey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elshafey
What is Dr. Suzanne Elshafey's specialty?
Dr. Elshafey is a Transplant Hepatologist near New York, NY.
What does a Transplant Hepatologist do?
An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes.
Is this Dr. Suzanne Elshafey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elshafey is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, 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
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Is Suzanne Elshafey accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Suzanne Elshafey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suzanne Elshafey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elshafey's office at (212) 305-0914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suzanne Elshafey?
Please contact Dr. Elshafey's office at (212) 305-0914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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