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Dr. Artem Shmelev, MD

East Setauket, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shmelev, Surgeon in East Setauket, NY?

    Dr. Artem Shmelev, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shmelev is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shmelev’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shmelev’s office at (212) 305-5947.

    What languages does Dr. Shmelev speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Shmelev treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Shmelev 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. Shmelev. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
    • Incisional Hernia with Blockage
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Repeated Groin Hernia
    • Recurring Hernia in Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does Dr. Shmelev perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Shmelev 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. Shmelev. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Hernia Mesh Implantation
    • Emergency Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Hernia Prosthesis Placement
    • Incisional Hernia Mesh
    • Ventral Hernia Mesh
    • Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
    • Strangulated hernia surgery
    • Incarcerated hernia repair
    • Ventral hernia emergency surgery
    • Recurrent hernia operation
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
    • 49566: Repair recurrent incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair (Recurrent, Large, or Trapped)
    • Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Large Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh

    CPT Codes:

    • 49618: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Hernia Mesh During Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Mesh Excision
    • Parastomal Hernia Mesh Removal
    • Hernia Prosthesis Removal
    • Mesh Explantation (Hernia Repair)

    CPT Codes:

    • 49623: Removal of total or near total non-infected mesh or other prosthesis at the time of initial or recurrent anterior abdominal hernia repair or parastomal hernia repair, any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Shmelev accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shmelev accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-5947 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shmelev accept in East Setauket, NY?

    Dr. Shmelev in East Setauket, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Hines Interests LTD Partnership

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Shmelev's office located?

    Dr. Artem Shmelev's Primary Practice

    37 Research Way

    East Setauket, NY 11733

    (212) 305-5947

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    Dr. Artem Shmelev's Practice 2

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

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    Dr. Artem Shmelev's Practice 3

    161 Fort Washington Ave

    New York, NY 10032

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

    Dr. Shmelev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831541259.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shmelev?

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

    What is Dr. Artem Shmelev's specialty?

    Dr. Shmelev is a Surgeon near East Setauket, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Shmelev to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Artem Shmelev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shmelev is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Artem Shmelev accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Artem Shmelev is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Artem Shmelev offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shmelev's office at (212) 305-5947 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Artem Shmelev?

    Please contact Dr. Shmelev's office at (212) 305-5947 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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