Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lindgren, Pediatric Urologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Bruce Lindgren, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lindgren graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Pediatric Urology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Urological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Society for Pediatric Urology, Society of University Urologists, Society for Fetal Urology, Chicago Urological Society, Chicago Medical Society, Minimally Invasive Robotic Association, and International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. Dr. Lindgren is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lindgren’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lindgren’s office at (312) 227-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lindgren?
Dr. Bruce Lindgren, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Lindgren empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fetal Urology, Hypospadias, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Undescended Testis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Lindgren is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lindgren go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Pediatric Urology | pediatric urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Long Island Jewish Med. Ctr.
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Pediatric Urology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals | Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals | MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lindgren board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Lindgren, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , American Board of Urology since 2008, American Board of Urology since 2000
What languages does Dr. Lindgren speak?
Dr. Lindgren and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lindgren treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Lindgren 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. Lindgren. 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:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Other Penis Disorder
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Varicocele
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- I861: Scrotal varices
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- N432: Other hydrocele
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- One Undescended Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Other Obstructive Kidney and Ureter Defects
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Kidney and ureter blockage
- Congenital urinary tract obstruction
- Renal pelvis and ureter defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6239: Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Swelling
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
- N1339: Other hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Also known as:
- Congenital Chordee
- Penis Disorder
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q544: Congenital chordee
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Male Urethra Opening Narrowing
- Urethral Disorder
- Male Meatal Stricture
- Male Urethral Meatus Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N35911: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicles (Both Sides)
- Testicular Disorder
- Bilateral Cryptorchidism
- Both Testicles Not Dropped
- Retained Testicles
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5320: Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Lindgren perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Lindgren 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. Lindgren. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
- Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
- Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
- Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis
Also known as:
- Bilateral Hydrocele Removal
- Hydrocelectomy, Bilateral
- Fluid Sac Removal from Testicles
- Bilateral Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55041: Excision of hydrocele; bilateral
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethral Opening Enlargement
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
- Meatotomy
- Urethral Meatus Incision
- Urinary Opening Widening
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
- 53020: Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure); except infant
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:
- Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
- Minimally invasive kidney repair
- Keyhole kidney drainage system repair
CPT Codes:
- 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Ureteral Stent Placement
- Kidney Stent Placement
- Ureter Stent Insertion
- Minimally Invasive Ureteral Stent
CPT Codes:
- 50694: Placement of ureteral stent, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation; new access, without separate nephrostomy catheter
Also known as:
- Urethral Stricture Dilation (Male)
- Male Urethral Dilation
- Urethral Widening Procedure
- Bladder Neck Dilation
- Urethral Sounding
CPT Codes:
- 53605: Dilation of urethral stricture or vesical neck by passage of sound or urethral dilator, male, general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Tubed pedicle flap
- Skin flap reconstruction
- Local skin transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
Does Dr. Lindgren accept my insurance?
Dr. Lindgren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lindgren accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lindgren in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Roush Industries
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lindgren's office located?
Dr. Bruce Lindgren's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave # 24
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-4000
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Urological Association
Member
American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
Society for Pediatric Urology
Member
Society of University Urologists
Member
Society for Fetal Urology
Member
Chicago Urological Society
Member
Chicago Medical Society
Member
Minimally Invasive Robotic Association
Member
International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
Member
What is Dr. Lindgren's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lindgren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346275492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lindgren?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lindgren
What is Dr. Bruce Lindgren's specialty?
Dr. Lindgren is a Pediatric Urologist near Chicago, IL. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Lindgren to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bruce Lindgren affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lindgren is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage 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 Bruce Lindgren accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Lindgren is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Lindgren offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lindgren's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Lindgren?
Please contact Dr. Lindgren's office at (312) 227-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Lindgren have?
Dr. Bruce Lindgren is certified by the American Board of Radiology and American Board of Urology.
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