Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shikowitz-Behr, Plastic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shikowitz-Behr graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her residency at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Shikowitz-Behr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shikowitz-Behr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shikowitz-Behr’s office at (516) 442-5950.
Where did Dr. Shikowitz-Behr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency: Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shikowitz-Behr speak?
Dr. Shikowitz-Behr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Shikowitz-Behr typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shikowitz-Behr 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. Shikowitz-Behr. 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:
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E65: Localized adiposity
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
- Mastectomy
- Double mastectomy
- Bilateral breast removal
- Absence of both breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Shikowitz-Behr typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shikowitz-Behr 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. Shikowitz-Behr. 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Tummy Tuck
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
- Abdominoplasty
- Belly Fat Removal Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
- 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
- 19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Shikowitz-Behr accept my insurance?
Dr. Shikowitz-Behr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 442-5950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shikowitz-Behr accept in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Shikowitz-Behr in New Hyde Park, 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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shikowitz-Behr's office located?
What is Dr. Shikowitz-Behr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shikowitz-Behr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780941096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shikowitz-Behr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shikowitz-Behr
What is Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr's specialty?
Dr. Shikowitz-Behr is a Plastic Surgeon near New Hyde Park, 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 this Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shikowitz-Behr is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, South Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Mather Hospital, Huntington 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 Lauren Shikowitz-Behr accepting new patients in New Hyde Park, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shikowitz-Behr's office at (516) 442-5950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Shikowitz-Behr?
Please contact Dr. Shikowitz-Behr's office at (516) 442-5950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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