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Dr. Suzanne Elshafey, MD

Transplant Hepatologist, Internist, Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

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.

    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.

    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

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Elshafey's NPI number?A 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 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Suzanne Elshafey?

    Please contact Dr. Elshafey's office at (212) 305-0914 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Elshafey's office located?

    Dr. Elshafey's office is located in New York, NY.