Dr. George Dakwar, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Media, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Dr. Dakwar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dakwar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dakwar’s office at (610) 521-4112.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dakwar?
Dr. George Dakwar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dakwar empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Media/PA community, Dr. Dakwar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Dakwar board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. George Dakwar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Dakwar speak?
Dr. Dakwar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dakwar treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Dakwar 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. Dakwar. 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:
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:
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:
Elevated PSA Level
Rising PSA After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Disease
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
Prostate Problems
High Prostate Specific Antigen
Abnormal PSA Test
Increased PSA
Increasing PSA Post-Treatment
Recurrent PSA Elevation
Prostate Cancer Recurrence Marker
ICD-10 Codes:
R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
R9721: Rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
Kidney Stones
Ureter Stone
Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
Kidney and Ureter Stones
Ureteral Disorder
Kidney Disease
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
Ureteral Calculus
Hydronephrosis due to Stones
Kidney Stone Obstruction
Ureteral Stone Blockage
Renal and Ureteral Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
N200: Calculus of kidney
N201: Calculus of ureter
N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
Also known as:
Waking Up to Urinate at Night
Urine and Urination
Nocturia
Nighttime urination
Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
R351: Nocturia
Also known as:
Asymptomatic Microscopic Blood in Urine
Visible Blood in Urine
Urine and Urination
Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
Hidden blood in urine without symptoms
Microscopic hematuria without symptoms
No symptoms blood in urine
Gross hematuria
Macroscopic hematuria
Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
R3121: Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
Urinary Retention
Urine and Urination
Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
R338: Other retention of urine
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
C674: Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of bladder
Also known as:
Secondary Bone Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic bone cancer
Cancer spread to bone
Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
Personal History of Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Past bladder cancer
Previous urinary bladder malignancy
History of bladder tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
Also known as:
Testicular Hypofunction
Testicular Disorder
Underactive Testicles
Low Testicular Function
Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
Acquired Kidney Cyst
Kidney Cysts
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
Renal Cyst
Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
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:
Weak Urine Stream
Urine and Urination
Poor urinary stream
Slow urine flow
Difficulty peeing
Trouble starting urination
ICD-10 Codes:
R3912: Poor urinary stream
What procedures does Dr. Dakwar perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Dakwar 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. Dakwar. 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:
Bladder and Urethra Scope
Cystoscopy
Urethroscopy
Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
Post-void residual urine measurement
Bladder capacity ultrasound
Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
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:
Laser Vaporization of Prostate
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Complete Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
Laser prostatectomy
GreenLight laser surgery
PVP surgery
Prostate laser treatment
TURP Procedure
Prostate Resection Surgery
Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
TURP for prostate regrowth
Prostate tissue removal
Transurethral prostatectomy
BPH surgery
CPT Codes:
52648: Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
52630: Transurethral resection; residual or regrowth of obstructive prostate tissue including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
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:
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:
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:
Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
Also known as:
Bladder and Urethra Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
Bladder Lesion Removal
Urethra Lesion Treatment
Cystoscopy with Biopsy
Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
Ureteral Catheter Placement
Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
52224: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy
52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy
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:
Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
Foley catheter insertion
Indwelling bladder catheter placement
Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
52214: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands
Also known as:
Bladder Scope with Ureter/Kidney Biopsy and Treatment
Ureteroscopy with biopsy
Pyeloscopy with fulguration
Ureteral lesion removal via scope
CPT Codes:
52354: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with biopsy and/or fulguration of ureteral or renal pelvic lesion
Also known as:
Prostate Biopsy
Needle Biopsy of Prostate
Punch Biopsy of Prostate
Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Also known as:
Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
Prostate fiducial marker insertion
Radiation therapy guidance markers
Prostate dosimeter placement
Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Also known as:
Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
Prostate Spacer Injection
Periprostatic Injection
Biodegradable Prostate Implant
Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Does Dr. Dakwar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dakwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 521-4112 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dakwar accept in Media, PA?
Dr. Dakwar in Media, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Dakwar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dakwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366609448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dakwar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dakwar
What is Dr. George Dakwar's specialty?
Dr. Dakwar is a Urologist near Media, PA.
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. Dakwar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Dakwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dakwar is affiliated with Riddle 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
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The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
top 25% nationwide.
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Is George Dakwar accepting new patients in Media, PA?
Yes, Dr. George Dakwar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Dakwar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dakwar's office at (610) 521-4112 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Dakwar?
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Which board certifications does Dr. George Dakwar have?
Dr. George Dakwar is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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