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Dr. Tirsit Asfaw, MD

Urogynecologist

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Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)

New York, NY

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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 Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asfaw’s office.

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    What 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Partial uterine prolapse
    • Incomplete uterine descent
    • Uterovaginal prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse

    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:

    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Uterovaginal Prolapse
    • Uterine Prolapse
    • Vaginal Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse

    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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Partial Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Keyhole partial hysterectomy
    • Minimally invasive supracervical hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic uterus removal with ovaries/tubes
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Vaginal total hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy through vagina
    • Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina

    CPT Codes:

    • 58542: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical 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)
    • 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Asfaw's office located?

    Weill Cornell Obstetrics and Gynecology

    525 East 68th Street, Suite J-130

    New York, NY 10065

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    90% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Appointment Booking

    80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

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    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.

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    What 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?

    Yes, Dr. Asfaw 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

    Where can I learn more about Urogynecologist?

    Explore Urogynecologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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 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 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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