Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafi, Plastic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
What languages does Dr. Shafi speak?
Dr. Shafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Shafi typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Shafi typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Shafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 838-6991 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafi accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Shafi in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shafi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shafi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shafi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shafi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477759397.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafi