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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lemaitre, Thoracic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Philippe Lemaitre, MD, PhD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation and ECMO procedures. Dr. Lemaitre is known for his patient-centered care and collaborative approach to surgical practice. After receiving his medical degree from the Free University of Brussels, Dr. Lemaitre underwent residency and graduated PhD in transplant immunology before becoming an attending surgeon at the Erasme Hospital in Brussels, Belgium. He thereafter completed several advanced specialty fellowships at the Toronto General Hospital in Canada. At Columbia, Dr. Lemaitre primarily focuses on the surgical aspects of lung failure that are lung transplantation and ECMO surgeries. He is part of the Surgical Emphysema Program and the surgical director of the Lung Transplantation Program. Skilled in collaborative care, Dr. Lemaitre?s practice emphasizes a multi-specialty approach to thoracic conditions.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Lemaitre speak?
Dr. Lemaitre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Lemaitre treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Lemaitre 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. Lemaitre. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Failure
- ARDS
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Shock Lung
- Acute Lung Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
What procedures does Dr. Lemaitre perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Lemaitre 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. Lemaitre. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Follow-up Airway Clearing Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic bronchoscopy with aspiration
- Bronchial aspiration
- Tracheobronchial tree aspiration
- Flexible bronchoscopy with suction
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31646: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, subsequent, same hospital stay
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
Also known as:
- Double Lung Transplant
- Single Lung Transplant
- Single Lung Transplant with Heart-Lung Machine
- Lung Transplantation
- Bilateral lung transplant
- Sequential lung transplant
- En bloc lung transplant
- Lung transplantation
- One lung transplant
- Lung replacement surgery
- Transplant without heart-lung machine
- Bilateral Lung Transplant
- Sequential Lung Transplant
- En Bloc Lung Transplant
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Single Lung Transplantation
- Lung Transplant with Bypass
- Heart-Lung Machine Assisted Lung Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 32854: Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 32851: Lung transplant, single; without cardiopulmonary bypass
- 32853: Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); without cardiopulmonary bypass
- 32852: Lung transplant, single; with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
- Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- Lung Lobe Removal (Lobectomy)
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
- Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- Thoracoscopic lung decortication
- Pleural peel removal
- Lung lining surgery
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- Lobectomy
- Partial Lung Removal
- Lung Section Removal
- Lung Surgery (Lobe)
CPT Codes:
- 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
- 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
- 32480: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single lobe (lobectomy)
Also known as:
- Donor Lung Preparation for Transplant (Bilateral)
- Lung allograft preparation
- Cadaver lung dissection
- Donor lung procurement
- Transplant organ preparation
CPT Codes:
- 32856: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor lung allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection of allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare pulmonary venous/atrial cuff, pulmonary artery, and bronchus; bilateral
Also known as:
- Donor Lung Preparation for Transplant
- Cadaver Lung Allograft Preparation
- Unilateral Donor Lung Dissection
- Lung Transplant Backbench Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 32855: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor lung allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection of allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare pulmonary venous/atrial cuff, pulmonary artery, and bronchus; unilateral
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chest Tube Insertion for Lung Fluid
- Pleural Effusion Drainage
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Catheter Placement
CPT Codes:
- 32556: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Trach Tube Replacement
- Temporary Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Airway Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 31502: Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of fistula tract
Also known as:
- Chest Tube Insertion (Open)
- Thoracostomy Tube Placement
- Open Chest Drain Insertion
- Pleural Drainage Tube
CPT Codes:
- 32551: Tube thoracostomy, includes connection to drainage system (eg, water seal), when performed, open (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy for Heart Sac Drainage
- Pericardial Window Creation
- Surgical Thoracoscopy for Pericardium
- Heart Sac Resection
CPT Codes:
- 32659: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with creation of pericardial window or partial resection of pericardial sac for drainage
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Insertion
- Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
- Chest Drainage Catheter
- Permanent Pleural Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 32550: Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
Also known as:
- Daily Management of ECMO Life Support
- Daily ECMO Management (Veno-Arterial)
- ECMO Life Support (Veno-Venous)
- ECMO Management
- Extracorporeal Life Support Management
- Veno-Venous ECMO Care
- Artificial Lung Support
- Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
- ECMO Daily Physician Management
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- ECLS initiation
- Veno-venous ECMO
- Artificial lung support
CPT Codes:
- 33948: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-venous
- 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial
- 33946: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-venous
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Removal (Percutaneous)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Decannulation
- Peripheral ECMO Cannula Removal
- ECMO Weaning Procedure
- Life Support Tube Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33966: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Insertion (Peripheral)
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- ECLS Cannula Placement
- Life Support Cannula
CPT Codes:
- 33952: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- ECMO Cannula Removal
- ECMO Cannula Removal (Surgical)
- ECMO removal
- ECLS cannula removal
- Extracorporeal life support removal
- ECLS Cannula Removal
- Extracorporeal Life Support Decannulation
- ECMO Line Removal Surgery
- Heart-Lung Machine Tube Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33984: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), open, 6 years and older
- 33986: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of central cannula(e) by sternotomy or thoracotomy, 6 years and older
Also known as:
- Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
- Postoperative Chest Exploration
- Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
- Thoracic Infection Check
CPT Codes:
- 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest
Also known as:
- Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardiectomy
- Heart Sac Resection
- Pericardial Effusion Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Toupet Fundoplication
- Laparoscopic Fundoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)
Does Dr. Lemaitre accept my insurance?
Dr. Lemaitre 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. Lemaitre accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lemaitre in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Lemaitre's office located?
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Lemaitre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lemaitre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366078677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lemaitre?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lemaitre
What is Dr. Philippe Lemaitre's specialty?
Dr. Lemaitre is a Thoracic Surgeon near New York, NY. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Lemaitre to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Philippe Lemaitre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lemaitre is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center 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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Yes, Dr. Philippe Lemaitre is accepting new patients at this time.
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