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Dr. David Tzou, MD

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tzou, Urologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. David Tzou, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tzou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tzou’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tzou’s office at (520) 694-3030.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tzou?

    Dr. David Tzou, 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. Tzou empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endourology, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tucson/AZ community, Dr. Tzou is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Tzou speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tzou treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Tzou 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. Tzou. 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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney and Ureter Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • History of Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal and Ureteral Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage
    • Past kidney stones
    • Previous urinary stones
    • History of renal calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
    • Z87442: Personal history of urinary calculi

    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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified
    • 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:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    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:

    • Bladder Stones
    • Bladder Disease
    • Vesical Calculi
    • Bladder Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N210: Calculus in bladder

    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:

    • 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:

    • Blocked Bladder Opening
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Bladder Outlet Obstruction
    • Bladder Neck Blockage
    • Urethral Obstruction at Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N320: Bladder-neck obstruction

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Male Genital Organ Disease
    • Penis Disorder
    • Prostate Disease
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Past Male Reproductive Problem
    • Previous Testicular Disorder
    • History of Prostate Issues
    • History of Penis Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87438: Personal history of other diseases of male genital organs

    What procedures does Dr. Tzou perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Tzou 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. Tzou. 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:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
    • Bladder Stone Removal
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones
    • Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
    • Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
    • Kidney Stone Laser Treatment
    • Litholapaxy
    • Bladder Stone Crushing
    • Cystolitholapaxy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
    • 52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)
    • 52317: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; simple or small (less than 2.5 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Kidney Stone Removal
    • Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
    • Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
    • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
    • Kidney Stone Extraction
    • Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
    • Complex PCNL
    • PCNL
    • Pyelolithotomy
    • Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery
    • Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
    • Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
    • Cystourethroscopy for Stones
    • Ureteral Stone Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 50081: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; complex (eg, stone[s] > 2 cm, branching stones, stones in multiple locations, ureter stones, complicated anatomy)
    • 50080: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; simple (eg, stone[s] up to 2 cm in single location of kidney or renal pelvis, nonbranching stones)
    • 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP)
    • Holmium laser enucleation of prostate
    • Prostate morcellation
    • BPH laser surgery
    • Laser prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52649: Laser enucleation of the prostate with morcellation, 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:

    • Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
    • Kidney Tract Widening with Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
    • Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Percutaneous Renal Tract Dilation
    • Endourologic Tract Dilation
    • Kidney Access Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 50432: Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
    • 50437: Dilation of existing tract, percutaneous, for an endourologic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, with postprocedure tube placement, when performed; including new access into the renal collecting system

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Ureteral Stricture Treatment with Scope
    • Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
    • Ileal Conduit Stent Change
    • Urinary Diversion Tube Change
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation
    • Ureteroscopy with Dilation
    • Ureteral Stricture Repair
    • Cystourethroscopy with Ureteral Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit
    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
    • 52344: Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy; with treatment of ureteral stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, and incision)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
    • Cystourethroscopy
    • Ureteroscopy
    • Pyeloscopy
    • Urinary Tract Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Drainage Tube Insertion (Retrograde)
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy Placement
    • Ureteral Guide Wire Insertion
    • Cystourethroscopy for Kidney Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 52334: Cystourethroscopy with insertion of ureteral guide wire through kidney to establish a percutaneous nephrostomy, retrograde

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
    • Suprapubic catheter insertion
    • Bladder drainage tube placement
    • Percutaneous bladder catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Kidney Drainage Tube (with X-ray Guidance)
    • Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Kidney Tube Extraction
    • Fluoroscopic Nephrostomy Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50389: Removal of nephrostomy tube, requiring fluoroscopic guidance (eg, with concurrent indwelling ureteral stent)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Opening with Drainage (Cystostomy)
    • Cystostomy
    • Cystotomy with Drainage
    • Surgical Bladder Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 51040: Cystostomy, cystotomy with drainage

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stricture Treatment (Endoscopic)
    • Ureteroscopy for Kidney Stricture
    • Kidney Tube Widening
    • Urinary Tract Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 52346: Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy; with treatment of intra-renal stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, and incision)

    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 Stone Crushing and Removal (Large/Complex)
    • Litholapaxy (large stone)
    • Cystolitholapaxy
    • Bladder stone fragmentation
    • Removal of large bladder calculus

    CPT Codes:

    • 52318: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder & Urethra Lesion Removal
    • Cystoscopy with Fulguration
    • Bladder Neck Surgery
    • Urethral Lesion Treatment
    • Laser Treatment for Bladder

    CPT Codes:

    • 52214: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands

    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:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Tzou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tzou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tzou accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Tzou in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Motor Club of America

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tzou's office located?

    Dr. David Tzou's Primary Practice

    2800 E Ajo Way Bldg 100

    Tucson, AZ 85713

    (520) 694-3030

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    Dr. David Tzou's Practice 2

    1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 2426

    Tucson, AZ 85724

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    Dr. David Tzou's Practice 3

    1141 S La Canada Dr

    Madera Canyon, AZ 85614

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

    Dr. Tzou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427204759.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tzou?

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

    What is Dr. David Tzou's specialty?

    Dr. Tzou is a Urologist near Tucson, AZ. 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. Tzou to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Tzou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tzou is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 David Tzou accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. David Tzou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Tzou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tzou's office at (520) 694-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Tzou?

    Please contact Dr. Tzou's office at (520) 694-3030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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