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.?
WebsiteWhat 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 or 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, or 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 Dr. Carpenter 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 here.
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 Dr. Carpenter 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 here.
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:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
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:
- Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
- Keyhole kidney removal for donation
- Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor
Also known as:
- Donor Liver Preparation for Transplant
- Cadaver Liver Graft Preparation
- Liver Transplant Backbench Preparation
- Organ Procurement for Liver Transplant
- Liver Graft Reconstruction
- Venous Anastomosis for Liver Transplant
- Backbench Liver Surgery
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
- 47146: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor liver graft prior to allotransplantation; venous anastomosis, each
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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Carpenter accept my insurance?
Dr. Carpenter 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. 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
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Carpenter's NPI number?An 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. 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. Contact Dr. Carpenter to book an appointment today.
Is this 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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Is Dustin Carpenter accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Carpenter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dustin Carpenter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carpenter's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dustin Carpenter?
Please contact Dr. Carpenter's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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