Dr. Dustin Carpenter

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Carpenter, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?

Dustin J. Carpenter is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, and an Attending Transplant Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, living donor liver and kidney transplant, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and general surgery. Dr. Carpenter has an extensive research background, and has numerous publications in journals such as Nature, Cell, Science Immunology, and the American Journal of Transplantation.Dr. Carpenter completed his fellowship training in Multi-Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical Centers. He also did his general surgery residency training at Columbia University, and spent two years as a post-doctoral research fellow in immunology at the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology. Dr. Carpenter received his M.D. from Saint Louis University School of Medicine with distinction in research, and also a masters degree in epidemiology from Columbia University?s Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Carpenter graduated?from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology.?

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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carpenter?

Dr. Dustin Carpenter is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Carpenter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatobiliary Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, Transplant-Pancreas, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Carpenter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

What languages does Dr. Carpenter speak?

Dr. Carpenter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

Arabic
Chinese
English
Spanish

What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Carpenter typically treat?

As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter. 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:

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Drug level testing
Medication monitoring
Therapeutic drug management

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

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:

End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Failure
Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

Also known as:

Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Kidney Problems
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Carpenter typically perform?

As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter. 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:

Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
Renal Allotransplantation
Kidney Graft Implantation
New Kidney Surgery

CPT Codes:

50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy

Also known as:

Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
Donor Kidney Arterial Reconstruction for Transplant
Kidney Transplant Preparation
Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
Renal Allograft Preparation
Renal allograft preparation
Kidney donor artery repair
Transplant kidney preparation
Organ reconstruction for transplant

CPT Codes:

50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
50328: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; arterial anastomosis, each

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary

Also known as:

Liver Transplant Surgery
Orthotopic liver transplant
Cadaveric liver transplant
Living donor liver transplant
Liver replacement surgery

CPT Codes:

47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age

Also known as:

Donor Liver Preparation for Transplant
Cadaver Liver Graft Preparation
Liver Transplant Backbench Preparation
Organ Procurement for Liver Transplant

CPT Codes:

47143: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor whole liver graft prior to allotransplantation, including cholecystectomy, if necessary, and dissection and removal of surrounding soft tissues to prepare the vena cava, portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct for implantation; without trisegment or lobe split

Does Dr. Carpenter accept my insurance?

Dr. Carpenter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Carpenter accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Carpenter 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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Where is Dr. Carpenter's office located?

Weill Cornell Medicine

Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation

1283 York Avenue, 9th Floor

New York, NY 10065

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What hospitals are Dr. Carpenter affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Carpenter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center,New York, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

What is Dr. Carpenter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Carpenter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659638005.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carpenter?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carpenter

What is Dr. Dustin Carpenter's specialty?

Dr. Carpenter is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.

What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.

Is Dr. Dustin Carpenter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Carpenter is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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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