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.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Chandler speak?
Dr. Chandler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Chandler typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
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:
- 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Chandler typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Chandler 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Also known as:
- Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Reconstruction
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Repair
- Biliary Duct Anastomosis
- Plastic Repair of Bile Ducts
CPT Codes:
- 47800: Reconstruction, plastic, of extrahepatic biliary ducts with end-to-end anastomosis
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chandler's office located?
Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
1283 York Avenue
9th Floor
New York, NY 10065
(917) 300-0553
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.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
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.
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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