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Dr. Craig Canfield, MD

Dr. Craig Canfield, MD

San Luis Obispo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Canfield, Urologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Craig Canfield, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Canfield completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Urology; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Canfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Canfield’s office at (805) 786-2500.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Urology; Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

    Is Dr. Canfield board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Canfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Canfield speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Canfield typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Canfield 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. Canfield. 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.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    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:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Canfield typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Canfield 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. Canfield. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave

    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:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    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:

    • Hormone Pellet Implantation
    • Birth Control
    • Hormone Replacement Pellets
    • Estradiol Pellet Insertion
    • Testosterone Pellet Insertion
    • Bioidentical Hormone Pellets

    CPT Codes:

    • 11980: Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin)

    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:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Does Dr. Canfield accept my insurance?

    Dr. Canfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 786-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Canfield accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Canfield in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Adventist Health System

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Canfield's office located?

    Dr. Craig Canfield's Primary Practice

    35 Casa St Ste 370

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    (805) 786-2500

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    Dr. Craig Canfield's Practice 2

    921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 202

    Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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    Dr. Craig Canfield's Practice 3

    116 S Palisade Dr Ste 110

    Santa Maria, CA 93454

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    What hospitals are Dr. Canfield affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Canfield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Canfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053403774.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Canfield?

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

    What is Dr. Craig Canfield's specialty?

    Dr. Canfield is an Urologist near San Luis Obispo, 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 Dr. Craig Canfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Canfield is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Craig Canfield accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Canfield is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Canfield offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Canfield's office at (805) 786-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Canfield?

    Please contact Dr. Canfield's office at (805) 786-2500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Canfield's office located?

    Dr. Canfield's offices are located in San Luis Obispo, CA, Pismo Beach, CA, and Santa Maria, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Canfield have?

    Dr. Craig Canfield is certified by the American Board of Urology.