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Dr. Joseph Busby, MD

Dr. Joseph Busby, MD

Greenville, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Busby, Urologist in Greenville, SC?

    Dr. Joseph Busby, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Busby completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, Urology. Dr. Busby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busby’s office at (864) 797-7450.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Busby?

    Dr. Joseph Busby, 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. Busby empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Prostate Cancer, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Greenville/SC community, Dr. Busby is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, Urology

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc

    What languages does Dr. Busby speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Busby treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Busby 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. Busby. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3989: Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    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:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    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:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    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:

    • Blocked Ureter
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Stricture
    • Narrowed Ureter
    • Ureter Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Problems
    • Bladder Conditions
    • Urinary Bladder Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Busby perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Busby 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. Busby. 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 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:

    • 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 Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of 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)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Kidney Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy
    • Keyhole Kidney Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Kidney Resection
    • Partial Kidney Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50543: Laparoscopy, surgical; partial nephrectomy

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, 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. Busby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Busby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 797-7450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Busby accept in Greenville, SC?

    Dr. Busby in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Busby's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Busby's Primary Practice

    1 Doctors Dr Ste 100

    Greenville, SC 29605

    (864) 797-7450

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    Dr. Joseph Busby's Practice 2

    701 Grove Rd

    Greenville, SC 29605

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    Dr. Joseph Busby's Practice 3

    11 Park Creek Dr

    Greenville, SC 29605

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

    Dr. Busby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417064460.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busby?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Busby's specialty?

    Dr. Busby is a Urologist near Greenville, SC. 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. Busby to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Busby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Busby is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial 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 Joseph Busby accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Busby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Busby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Busby's office at (864) 797-7450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Busby?

    Please contact Dr. Busby's office at (864) 797-7450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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