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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Borer, Urologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Joseph Borer, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Borer graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Borer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Borer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Borer’s office at (617) 355-7796.
Where did Dr. Borer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Clinical - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA | Research - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA | Boston Children's Hospital, Fellow:Pediatric Urology
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Borer board certified in Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Borer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Borer speak?
Dr. Borer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Borer treat?
As a Urologist, Dr. Borer 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. Borer. 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
- Hidden Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Swelling
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
- N1339: Other hydronephrosis
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
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
- Blocked Kidney-Ureter Junction at Birth
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Congenital UPJ obstruction
- Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
- Kidney outlet blockage in newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6211: Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction
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:
- 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:
- Hydrocele
- Varicocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- I861: Scrotal varices
Also known as:
- Bladder Exstrophy
- Bladder Disease
- Exposed bladder at birth
- Congenital bladder defect
- Open bladder defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6410: Exstrophy of urinary bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Anal Birth Defect
- Anal Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Imperforate Anus
- Congenital Anal Atresia
- Blocked Anus at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
What procedures does Dr. Borer perform?
As a Urologist, Dr. Borer 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. Borer. 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:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
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:
- Foreskin Loosening and Stretching
- Preputial adhesion lysis
- Foreskin stretching procedure
- Phimosis treatment (non-surgical)
CPT Codes:
- 54450: Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching
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:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex cystometrogram
- Bladder function study
- Urodynamic testing (complex)
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51726: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment);
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 Enlargement
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Meatotomy
- Urethral Meatus Incision
- Urinary Opening Widening
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53020: Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure); except infant
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (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
Does Dr. Borer accept my insurance?
Dr. Borer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-7796 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Borer accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Borer in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Borer's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
The New York Academy of Medicine Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship
American College of Surgeons Brooklyn/LI Chapter Essay Contest Award
Bruce Farrell, MD Memorial Award, SUNY at Syracuse
Magna Cum Laude: Biology, St Bona Venture Univ
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Soc, St Bon Univ
Am Acad of Ped Sect on Urol, Basic Research Prize.
What is Dr. Borer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Borer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700864592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Borer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Borer
What is Dr. Joseph Borer's specialty?
Dr. Borer is a Urologist near Boston, MA. 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. Borer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Borer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Borer is affiliated with Atlantic Health Chilton 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 Joseph Borer accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Borer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Borer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Borer's office at (617) 355-7796 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Borer?
Please contact Dr. Borer's office at (617) 355-7796 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Borer have?
Dr. Joseph Borer is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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