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Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola, MD

Riverside, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola, Urologist in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola is fluent in English, French, Persian, Tagalog, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola’s office at (425) 502-4200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola?

    Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola, 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. Hidalgo-Tamola empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Urology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Riverside, CA community, Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola speak?

    Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Persian

    • Tagalog

    • Turkish

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola 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. Hidalgo-Tamola. 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:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • 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:

    • Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-urinary tract surgery care
    • Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
    • Kidney surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola 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. Hidalgo-Tamola. 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:

    • 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:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach

    Does Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 502-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola in Riverside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Heritage Health

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola's office located?

    Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola's Primary Practice

    10800 Magnolia Ave

    Riverside, CA 92505

    (425) 502-4200

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    Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola's Practice 2

    28150 Keller Rd

    Murrieta, CA 92563

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

    Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932217965.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola?

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

    What is Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola's specialty?

    Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola is a Urologist near Riverside, CA.

    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. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola is affiliated with Overlake Hospital 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

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    Is Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola's office at (425) 502-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Josephine Hidalgo-Tamola?

    Please contact Dr. Hidalgo-Tamola's office at (425) 502-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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