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Dr. Robert Welliver, MD

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Welliver, Urologist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Robert Welliver, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Welliver is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welliver’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welliver’s office at (518) 262-3341.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Welliver?

    Dr. Robert Welliver, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Welliver empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Erectile Dysfunction, Hydrocele, Infertility-Male, Men's Health, Penile Prostheses, Peyronie's Disease, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Prostate Surgery, Varicocele, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany, NY community, Dr. Welliver is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Welliver speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Welliver typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Welliver 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. Welliver. 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 here.

    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:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Other Types of Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems
    • Various forms of ED
    • Different causes of impotence
    • Other erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
    • N528: Other male erectile dysfunction

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Peyronie's Disease
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature (Peyronie's Disease)
    • Penile curvature
    • Bent penis
    • Induration penis plastica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N486: Induration penis plastica

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    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

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Welliver typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Welliver 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. Welliver. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Also known as:

    • Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
    • Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
    • Erectile Dysfunction Implant
    • Penis Pump Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Penile Curvature Repair
    • Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation

    Also known as:

    • Testicle Biopsy
    • Incisional Testis Biopsy
    • Open Testicular Biopsy
    • Testicular Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 54505: Biopsy of testis, incisional (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Vaporization of Prostate
    • Laser prostatectomy
    • GreenLight laser surgery
    • PVP surgery
    • Prostate laser treatment

    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)

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Welliver accept my insurance?

    Dr. Welliver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-3341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Welliver accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Welliver in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Welliver's office located?

    Dr. Robert Welliver's Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-3341

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    Dr. Robert Welliver's Practice 2

    23 Fish and Game Rd

    Hudson, NY 12534

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    Dr. Robert Welliver's Practice 3

    813 Warren St

    Hudson, NY 12534

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

    Dr. Welliver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124287651.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welliver?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Welliver's specialty?

    Dr. Welliver is a Urologist near Albany, NY.

    What does an Urologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Robert Welliver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Welliver is affiliated with Albany Medical Center 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

    When to see an Urologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Urologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Robert Welliver accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Welliver is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Welliver offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Welliver's office at (518) 262-3341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Welliver?

    Please contact Dr. Welliver's office at (518) 262-3341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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