
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. 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 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 as a 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lerner typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lerner typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lerner 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. 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. 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
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lerner's office located?
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.
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. Susan Lerner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lerner is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 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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