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Who is Dr. Schlussel, Pediatric Urologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Richard Schlussel, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Schlussel completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Urology. He is a member of the American Urological Association. Dr. Schlussel is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schlussel’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schlussel’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schlussel?
Dr. Richard Schlussel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Schlussel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Reconstruction, Congenital Anomalies, Epispadias, Hypospadias, Penile Curvature, Reconstructive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Undescended Testis, Ureteral Reconstruction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Schlussel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Schlussel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Urology
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Is Dr. Schlussel board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schlussel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Schlussel speak?
Dr. Schlussel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schlussel treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Schlussel 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. Schlussel. 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.
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- One Undescended Testicle
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Varicocele
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Torsion
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
- Twisted testicle
- Testicle twisting
- Torsion of testis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I861: Scrotal varices
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bedwetting
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Undescended Testicle
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
- Cryptorchidism
- Retained Testicle
- Testis Not Dropped
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
- Q539: Undescended testicle, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Male Urethra Opening Narrowing
- Urethral Disorder
- Male Meatal Stricture
- Male Urethral Meatus Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N35911: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Abnormal Urethral Opening
- Urethral Malformation
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q549: Hypospadias, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Schlussel perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Schlussel 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. Schlussel. 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.
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Testicle Lesion Removal
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
- Testicular Mass Removal
- Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Penile Frenulotomy (Frenulum Release)
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Frenulum Release Surgery
- Frenuloplasty
- Short Frenulum Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54164: Frenulotomy of penis
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Varicocele Repair
- Laparoscopic Spermatic Vein Ligation
- Varicocelectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Varicocele Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55550: Laparoscopy, surgical, with ligation of spermatic veins for varicocele
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Urethral Stricture Dilation (Male)
- Male Urethral Dilation
- Urethral Widening Procedure
- Bladder Neck Dilation
- Urethral Sounding
CPT Codes:
- 53605: Dilation of urethral stricture or vesical neck by passage of sound or urethral dilator, male, general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Implant Injection
- Cystourethroscopy with Injection
- Ureteral Catheterization with Implant
- Bladder Scope for Reflux
- Ureteral Implant Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52327: Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral catheterization); with subureteric injection of implant material
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Nerve Block
- Groin Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Injection
- Ilioinguinal Nerve Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64425: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric nerves
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Schlussel accept my insurance?
Dr. Schlussel 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. Schlussel accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Schlussel in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
MVP Healthcare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schlussel's office located?
Pediatric Urology Associates
65 E 96th St, Ste 1B
New York, NY 10128
(917) 300-0553
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Urological Association
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What is Dr. Schlussel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schlussel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497809784.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schlussel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schlussel
What is Dr. Richard Schlussel's specialty?
Dr. Schlussel is a Pediatric Urologist near New York, NY. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Schlussel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Schlussel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schlussel is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Englewood Hospital 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 Richard Schlussel accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schlussel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Schlussel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schlussel's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Schlussel?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Schlussel have?
Dr. Richard Schlussel is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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