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Dr. Timothy Bukowski, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bukowski, Pediatric Urologist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Timothy Bukowski, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bukowski graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Urology; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, General Surgery. He is a member of the North Carolina Pediatric Society Foundation, Amercan Urological Association, Society of Pediatric Urology, American College of Surgeons, and American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Urology. Dr. Bukowski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bukowski’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bukowski’s office at (919) 758-8677.

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

    • Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Pediatric Urology, MI, USA (1995) -- Research Fellow | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Pediatric Urology, OH, USA (1994) -- Research Fellow | Clinical Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, Pediatric Urology | Research Fellow: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, Pediatric Urology

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Urology; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, General Surgery | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    Is Dr. Bukowski board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Bukowski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology , American Board of Surgery since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Bukowski speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bukowski treat?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Bukowski 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. Bukowski. 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:

    • Phimosis
    • Hidden Penis
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Other Penis Disorder
    • Other Congenital Penis Malformation
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Buried penis
    • Concealed penis
    • Retractile penis
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions
    • Various penile conditions
    • Unspecified penis problems
    • Penis abnormalities
    • Penis birth defects
    • Congenital penile anomaly
    • Penis development issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis
    • Q5564: Hidden penis
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
    • N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
    • Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Chordee
    • Hypospadias
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature at Birth
    • Bent Penis (Congenital)
    • Chordee
    • Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
    • Congenital Urethral Anomaly
    • Penile Hypospadias

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q544: Congenital chordee
    • Q541: Hypospadias, penile

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Bedwetting
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage
    • Nocturnal Enuresis
    • Nighttime Wetting
    • Childhood Bedwetting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
    • N3944: Nocturnal enuresis

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Swelling
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Swollen Kidney

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1339: Other hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Retractile Testicle
    • One Ectopic Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Ascending Testicle
    • Mobile Testicle
    • Gliding Testicle
    • Unilateral Ectopic Testis
    • Misplaced Testicle
    • Cryptorchidism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5522: Retractile testis
    • Q5301: Ectopic testis, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
    • VUR
    • Urine Reflux

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Balanic Hypospadias
    • Penis Disorder
    • Glandular Hypospadias
    • Coronal Hypospadias
    • Mild Hypospadias

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q540: Hypospadias, balanic

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Varicocele
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Varicose Veins
    • Scrotal Varicose Veins
    • Pampiniform Plexus Varices
    • Testicular Varices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I861: Scrotal varices

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • Encysted Hydrocele
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Localized Fluid Sac in Testicle
    • Cystic Hydrocele

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N430: Encysted hydrocele

    What procedures does Dr. Bukowski perform?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Bukowski 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. Bukowski. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Testicle Lesion Removal
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy
    • Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
    • Testicular Mass Removal
    • Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
    • 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
    • Distal Hypospadias Repair
    • Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
    • Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
    • Penis Urethra Repair
    • Magpi Procedure
    • V-flap Hypospadias Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
    • 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
    • Scrotal Reconstruction
    • Scrotum Plastic Surgery
    • Genital Reshaping Male
    • Simple Scrotoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Foreskin Loosening and Stretching
    • Preputial adhesion lysis
    • Foreskin stretching procedure
    • Phimosis treatment (non-surgical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54450: Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
    • Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
    • Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
    • Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis

    Also known as:

    • Varicocele Removal or Vein Ligation
    • Varicocelectomy
    • Spermatic vein ligation
    • Varicocele surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55530: Excision of varicocele or ligation of spermatic veins for varicocele; (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Epididymis Lesion Removal
    • Epididymal lesion excision
    • Removal of epididymal mass
    • Epididymis cyst removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54830: Excision of local lesion of epididymis

    Also known as:

    • Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
    • Chordee Correction Surgery
    • Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
    • Penile Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Opening Repair
    • Urethromeatoplasty
    • Meatal Advancement
    • Urethral Meatus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra X-ray Injection
    • Retrograde Urethrocystography Injection
    • Urethra and Bladder Contrast Study
    • Cystourethrogram Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51610: Injection procedure for retrograde urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Implant Injection
    • Cystourethroscopy with Injection
    • Ureteral Catheterization with Implant
    • Bladder Scope for Reflux
    • Ureteral Implant Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52327: Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral catheterization); with subureteric injection of implant material

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Kidney Pelvis Reconstruction
    • Complex pyeloplasty
    • Kidney drainage system repair
    • Renal pelvis surgery
    • Ureteropelvic junction repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 50405: Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureteral splinting; complicated (congenital kidney abnormality, secondary pyeloplasty, solitary kidney, calycoplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Urethra Widening Procedure
    • Urethral Stricture Dilation
    • Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
    • Urethral Calibration

    CPT Codes:

    • 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stent Insertion
    • Ureteral Stent Placement
    • Ureterotomy with Stent
    • Kidney Tube Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Does Dr. Bukowski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bukowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 758-8677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bukowski accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Bukowski in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bukowski's office located?

    Dr. Timothy Bukowski's Primary Practice

    3024 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 758-8677

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    Dr. Timothy Bukowski's Practice 2

    101 Manning Dr

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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    Dr. Timothy Bukowski's Practice 3

    160 Macgregor Pines Dr Ste 205

    Cary, NC 27511

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    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    North Carolina Pediatric Society Foundation

    Board Member

    Amercan Urological Association

    Member

    Society of Pediatric Urology

    Fellow

    American College of Surgeons

    Fellow

    American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Urology

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

    Dr. Bukowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104843556.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bukowski?

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

    What is Dr. Timothy Bukowski's specialty?

    Dr. Bukowski is a Pediatric Urologist near Raleigh, NC. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Bukowski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Timothy Bukowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bukowski is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus 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 Timothy Bukowski accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Bukowski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Timothy Bukowski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bukowski's office at (919) 758-8677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Timothy Bukowski?

    Please contact Dr. Bukowski's office at (919) 758-8677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy Bukowski have?

    Dr. Timothy Bukowski is certified by the American Board of Urology and American Board of Surgery.

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