35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gelb, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Bruce Gelb, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Gelb graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Nyu Sch Med. Dr. Gelb is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Italian, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelb’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelb’s office at (212) 263-8134.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gelb?
Dr. Bruce Gelb, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gelb empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bile Duct Reconstruction, Bloodless/Transfusion Free Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, Transplant-Multi Organ, Transplant-Pancreas, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Gelb is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gelb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Sch Med
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
What languages does Dr. Gelb speak?
Dr. Gelb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Italian
Russian
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Gelb typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Gelb 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. Gelb. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Gelb typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Gelb may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Gelb's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gelb accept my insurance?
Dr. Gelb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-8134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gelb accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Gelb 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 Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gelb's office located?
What is Dr. Gelb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gelb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780861054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gelb
What is Dr. Bruce Gelb's specialty?
Dr. Gelb 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. Bruce Gelb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gelb is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Bruce Gelb accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Gelb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Gelb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gelb's office at (212) 263-8134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Gelb?
Please contact Dr. Gelb's office at (212) 263-8134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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