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Who is Dr. Asfaw, Urogynecologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Tirsit Asfaw, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Asfaw completed her residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Asfaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asfaw’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asfaw’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Asfaw?
Dr. Tirsit Asfaw, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urogynecologist 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. Asfaw empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Robotic Surgery, Urogynecology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Asfaw is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Asfaw go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center
Is Dr. Asfaw board certified as an Urogynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Tirsit Asfaw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Asfaw speak?
Dr. Asfaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Asfaw treat?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Asfaw 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. Asfaw. 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.
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
- Cervix Disorder
- Partial uterine prolapse
- Incomplete uterine descent
- Uterovaginal prolapse
- Female Organ Prolapse
- Genital Prolapse
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
- Fallen rectum
- Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
- Rectocele
ICD-10 Codes:
- N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
- N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
- N816: Rectocele
Also known as:
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cystocele
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse
- N8111: Cystocele, midline
Also known as:
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Frequent Urination
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3915: Urgency of urination
- R350: Frequency of micturition
- R351: Nocturia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Weak Urethral Sphincter
- Urethral Disorder
- Intrinsic sphincter deficiency
- ISD
- Urethral valve weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3642: Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD)
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Asfaw perform?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Asfaw 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. Asfaw. 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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:
- 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 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 or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Sling Surgery for Stress Incontinence
- Minimally Invasive Incontinence Surgery
- Bladder Sling Procedure
- Stress Incontinence Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 51992: Laparoscopy, surgical; sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
- Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Keyhole partial hysterectomy
- Minimally invasive supracervical hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic uterus removal with ovaries/tubes
- Vaginal total hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy through vagina
- Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58542: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
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)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Pessary Insertion
- Vaginal Pessary Placement
- Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device
CPT Codes:
- 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device
Also known as:
- Vaginal Closure Surgery (Colpocleisis)
- Le Fort Colpocleisis
- Vaginal Obliteration
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57120: Colpocleisis (Le Fort type)
Also known as:
- Removal of Vaginal Cyst or Tumor
- Vaginal Cyst Excision
- Vaginal Tumor Removal
- Vaginal Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57135: Excision of vaginal cyst or tumor
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair with Enterocele Fix
- Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Pelvic Floor Repair
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57265: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed; with enterocele repair
Also known as:
- Vaginal and Perineum Repair
- Colpoperineorrhaphy
- Vaginal wall repair
- Perineal injury repair
CPT Codes:
- 57210: Colpoperineorrhaphy, suture of injury of vagina and/or perineum (nonobstetrical)
Also known as:
- Anorectal Manometry
- Rectal Pressure Test
- Anal Manometry
- Pelvic Floor Function Test
- Bowel Control Test
CPT Codes:
- 91122: Anorectal manometry
Does Dr. Asfaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Asfaw 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. Asfaw accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Asfaw in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Asfaw's office located?
NY Hosp-Cornell Med Ctr
525 E 68th St, Ste J-130
New York, NY 10065
(917) 300-0553
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
90% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Tirsit Asfaw an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Asfaw has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Asfaw, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Asfaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asfaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881891661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asfaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asfaw
What is Dr. Tirsit Asfaw's specialty?
Dr. Asfaw is a Urogynecologist near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Asfaw to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tirsit Asfaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Asfaw is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Tirsit Asfaw accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Tirsit Asfaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tirsit Asfaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asfaw's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tirsit Asfaw?
Please contact Dr. Asfaw's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tirsit Asfaw have?
Dr. Tirsit Asfaw is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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