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Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD

Astoria, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waingankar, Urologist in Astoria, NY?

    Dr. Nikhil Waingankar, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Astoria, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Waingankar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waingankar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waingankar’s office at (718) 808-7876.

    What languages does Dr. Waingankar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Waingankar treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Waingankar 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. Waingankar. 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
    • R338: Other retention of urine

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Frequent Urination
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3915: Urgency of urination
    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Neoplasm
    • Bladder Growth
    • Unspecified Bladder Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D494: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder

    Does Dr. Waingankar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waingankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 808-7876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waingankar accept in Astoria, NY?

    Dr. Waingankar in Astoria, 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

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • NY Hotel Trades Council Pension Fund (NYHTC)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waingankar's office located?

    Dr. Nikhil Waingankar's Primary Practice

    2520 30th Ave

    Astoria, NY 11102

    (718) 808-7876

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    Dr. Nikhil Waingankar's Practice 2

    2510 30th Ave Fl 5

    Long Island City, NY 11102

    (718) 808-7876

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    Dr. Nikhil Waingankar's Practice 3

    9901 Queens Blvd

    Flushing, NY 11374

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

    Dr. Waingankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316119233.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waingankar?

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

    What is Dr. Nikhil Waingankar's specialty?

    Dr. Waingankar is a Urologist near Astoria, NY. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Waingankar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikhil Waingankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waingankar 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

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    Is Nikhil Waingankar accepting new patients in Astoria, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Nikhil Waingankar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikhil Waingankar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waingankar's office at (718) 808-7876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikhil Waingankar?

    Please contact Dr. Waingankar's office at (718) 808-7876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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