27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dunn, Urologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Matthew Dunn, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Dunn graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Urology. He is a member of the Endourological Society and American Urological Association. Dr. Dunn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunn’s office at (310) 794-7700.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dunn?
Dr. Matthew Dunn, 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. Dunn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Continent Urinary Diversions, Kidney Stones, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica/CA community, Dr. Dunn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dunn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes - Jewish Hospital | Washington University School Of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Urology | Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | LAC + USC Medical Center | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Dunn board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Dunn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Dunn speak?
Dr. Dunn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dunn treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn. 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 Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney and Ureter Stones
- History of Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
- Renal and Ureteral Calculi
- Past kidney stones
- Previous urinary stones
- History of renal calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
- N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Swelling from Ureter Narrowing
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
- N131: Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Bladder Stones
- Bladder Disease
- Vesical Calculi
- Bladder Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N210: Calculus in bladder
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 Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
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:
- 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:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
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:
- 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:
- Blocked Bladder Opening
- Bladder Disease
- Urethral Disorder
- Bladder Outlet Obstruction
- Bladder Neck Blockage
- Urethral Obstruction at Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N320: Bladder-neck obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Dunn perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Dunn 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. Dunn. 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
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- 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
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
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)
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
- 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 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:
- Complex Kidney Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
- Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Kidney Stone Extraction
- Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
- Complex PCNL
- Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
- Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
- Cystourethroscopy for Stones
- Ureteral Stone Manipulation
- PCNL
- Pyelolithotomy
- Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery
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)
- 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
- 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)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ureteral Stricture Treatment with Scope
- Bladder Irrigation
- Ureteroscopy with Dilation
- Ureteral Stricture Repair
- Cystourethroscopy with Ureteral Treatment
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 52344: Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy; with treatment of ureteral stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, and incision)
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy
- Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
- Kidney Drainage Catheter
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
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Dunn accept my insurance?
Dr. Dunn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dunn accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Dunn in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dunn's office located?
Dr. Matthew Dunn's Primary Practice
1260 15th St Ste 1200
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 794-7700
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Endourological Society
Member
American Urological Association
Member
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Pfizer Award
What is Dr. Dunn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dunn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639104326.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dunn
What is Dr. Matthew Dunn's specialty?
Dr. Dunn is a Urologist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Dunn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Matthew Dunn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dunn is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica 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 Matthew Dunn accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Dunn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Dunn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dunn's office at (310) 794-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Dunn?
Please contact Dr. Dunn's office at (310) 794-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Dunn have?
Dr. Matthew Dunn is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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