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Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield, MD

Urogynecologist, Gynecologist, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)

Hartford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sappenfield, Urogynecologist in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT. Dr. Sappenfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sappenfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sappenfield’s office at (860) 972-4338.

    What languages does Dr. Sappenfield speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Sappenfield typically treat?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Sappenfield 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. Sappenfield. 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:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3941: Urge incontinence
    • N3946: Mixed incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Uterine prolapse
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Dropped uterus and vagina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Sappenfield typically perform?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Sappenfield 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. Sappenfield. 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:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
    • Urodynamic Study
    • Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Does Dr. Sappenfield accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sappenfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 972-4338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sappenfield accept in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Sappenfield in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sappenfield's office located?

    Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield's Primary Practice

    85 Seymour St Ste 425

    Hartford, CT 06106

    (860) 972-4338

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

    Dr. Sappenfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811330699.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sappenfield?

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

    What is Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield's specialty?

    Dr. Sappenfield is an Urogynecologist near Hartford, CT.

    What does an Urogynecologist do?

    A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them.

    Is Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sappenfield is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, William W. Backus 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 Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sappenfield's office at (860) 972-4338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elisabeth Sappenfield?

    Please contact Dr. Sappenfield's office at (860) 972-4338 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sappenfield's office located?

    Dr. Sappenfield's office is located in Hartford, CT.