Summary

Lauren Schaff is a neuro-oncologist specializing in caring for people with primary brain tumors, gliomas, and central nervous system lymphomas.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Neuro-Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lauren Schaff

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lauren Schaff has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lauren Schaff has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurologist
  • Neurology
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. Lauren Schaff holds an active medical license in the states of New York and New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Neuro-Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2018.

Residency

Completed their residency at Neurology – New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Schaff's NPI number is 1952691750.

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Lauren Schaff accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lauren Schaff accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Schaff?
You can find contact information for Dr. Lauren Schaff here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Lauren Schaff's office located?
Dr. Lauren Schaff's office is located at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022.
Does Dr. Lauren Schaff accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Schaff accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lauren Schaff affiliated with?
Dr. Lauren Schaff is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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