19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shiferson, Vascular Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Shiferson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
What languages does Dr. Shiferson speak?
Dr. Shiferson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Shiferson typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Shiferson 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. Shiferson. 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:
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Shiferson typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Shiferson 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. Shiferson. 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:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Varicose vein injection
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Shiferson accept my insurance?
Dr. Shiferson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-7957 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shiferson accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Shiferson in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Shiferson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shiferson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shiferson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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What is Dr. Shiferson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shiferson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427278407.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiferson?
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