31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shapiro, Surgical Oncologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Shapiro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shapiro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shapiro’s office at (212) 731-5180.
Where did Dr. Shapiro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Bellevue Hospital Center | Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr | NYU Medical Center
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny
Is Dr. Shapiro board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 1994
What languages does Dr. Shapiro speak?
Dr. Shapiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shapiro treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro. 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:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Facial Melanoma
- Early Stage Trunk Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Early Stage Melanoma of Face
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
- Stage 0 Trunk Melanoma
- Non-invasive Trunk Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Stage 0 Facial Melanoma
- Non-invasive Facial Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
- D0359: Melanoma in situ of other part of trunk
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- D0339: Melanoma in situ of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer in Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C779: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Shapiro perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro. 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:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Extensive Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
- Complex Skin Repair
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- FNA Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy without Imaging
- Tissue Sample Collection
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
- 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
- Complex Skin Repair (Additional Area)
- Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
- Deep Torso Laceration Repair
- Complex Body Wound Stitching
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Advanced Wound Closure
- Skin Grafting for Complex Wounds
CPT Codes:
- 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13133: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Marker Placement
- Wire Localization Breast
- Mammographic Guided Breast Localization
CPT Codes:
- 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
CPT Codes:
- 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Skin Cancer Removal from Face
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Excision of Skin Tumor
- Face Cancer Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11646: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
- Local Skin Flap
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Skin Reconstruction (Local)
- Adjacent Tissue Graft
CPT Codes:
- 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Margin Check During Surgery
- Intraoperative Margin Assessment
- Radiofrequency Spectroscopy for Breast Cancer
- Real-Time Margin Analysis
- Partial Mastectomy Margin Check
CPT Codes:
- 0546T: Radiofrequency Spectroscopy, Real Time, Intraoperative Margin Assessment, At The Time Of Partial Mastectomy, With Report
Also known as:
- Complete Axillary Lymph Node Removal
- Axillary dissection
- Armpit lymph node surgery
- Lymphadenectomy of armpit
CPT Codes:
- 38745: Axillary lymphadenectomy; complete
Also known as:
- Back or Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Large Thigh or Knee Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Sarcoma Resection
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Back Tumor Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
- Radical Tumor Excision
- Thigh Tumor Surgery
- Neck tumor resection
- Chest wall tumor removal
- Sarcoma surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21936: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of back or flank; 5 cm or greater
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
- 27364: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of thigh or knee area; 5 cm or greater
- 21558: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Large Tumor Removal from Upper Arm or Elbow
- Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Forearm/Wrist
- Soft tissue sarcoma excision arm
- Radical tumor resection elbow
- Large arm tumor surgery
- Radical Soft Tissue Resection
- Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
- Large Skin Tumor Excision
- Facial Tumor Surgery
- Radical Soft Tissue Resection Forearm
- Sarcoma Removal Wrist
- Forearm Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 24079: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area; 5 cm or greater
- 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
- 25078: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Large Leg or Ankle Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Leg Sarcoma Resection
- Ankle Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27616: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of leg or ankle area; 5 cm or greater
Does Dr. Shapiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Shapiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-5180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shapiro accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Shapiro 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
Cascade Comprehensive Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
MagnaCare Rx
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Shapiro's office located?
What is Dr. Shapiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104827716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shapiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shapiro
What is Dr. Richard Shapiro's specialty?
Dr. Shapiro is a Surgical Oncologist near New York, NY. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Shapiro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Shapiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shapiro is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Montefiore Nyack 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 Richard Shapiro accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Shapiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Shapiro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office at (212) 731-5180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Shapiro?
Please contact Dr. Shapiro's office at (212) 731-5180 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Shapiro have?
Dr. Richard Shapiro is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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