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Dr. Susan Lerner, MD

Dr. Susan Lerner, MD

New York, NY

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Susan Lerner, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Lerner graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lerner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lerner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lerner’s office at (212) 241-7646.

    Where did Dr. Lerner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: U.C.L.A. Medical Center

    • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Hospital of The University Of Penn | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Lerner board certified in Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Lerner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lerner speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lerner treat?

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

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    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:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    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

    Does Dr. Lerner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lerner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-7646 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lerner accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lerner in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lerner's office located?

    Dr. Susan Lerner's Primary Practice

    5 E 98th St Ste 1263

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-7646

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    Dr. Susan Lerner's Practice 2

    5 Cuba Hill Rd

    Greenlawn, NY 11740

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    Dr. Susan Lerner's Practice 3

    1436 Broadway

    Hewlett, NY 11557

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

    Dr. Lerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154398576.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lerner?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Lerner's specialty?

    Dr. Lerner 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. Lerner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Lerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lerner is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?

    Explore Transplant Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Susan Lerner accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Lerner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Lerner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (212) 241-7646 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Lerner?

    Please contact Dr. Lerner's office at (212) 241-7646 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Lerner have?

    Dr. Susan Lerner is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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