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Dr. Christopher Chandler, MD

Dr. Christopher Chandler, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandler, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chandler is a native of New York. He completed his medical training at Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2015, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for his academic success. Additionally, he was inducted into the Gold Humanitarian Honor Society for his contributions to the community for his work with Stony Brook HOME, a free health clinic for the disenfranchised/uninsured population on Long Island, NY. He went on to complete a Residency at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in General Surgery, graduating in 2022. He then completed his fellowship in Multiorgan Abdominal Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2024.

    What languages does Dr. Chandler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chandler treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Chandler 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. Chandler. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Long-term liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Progressive liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
    • Chronic immune system medication
    • Long-term immune suppressants
    • Immunomodulatory therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Does Dr. Chandler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandler 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. Chandler accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chandler 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chandler's office located?

    Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

    Pediatric Kidney Transplantation

    1283 York Avenue

    9th Floor

    New York, NY 10065

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Chandler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538553979.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandler?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Chandler's specialty?

    Dr. Chandler 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. Chandler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Chandler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandler is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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 Christopher Chandler accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Chandler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Chandler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandler's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Chandler?

    Please contact Dr. Chandler's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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