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Dr. Howard Frydman, MD

Dr. Howard Frydman, MD

Burbank, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Frydman, Urologist in Burbank, CA?

    Dr. Howard Frydman, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Burbank, CA. Dr. Frydman graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Frydman is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frydman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frydman’s office at (818) 841-6055.

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

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Beth Israel | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Frydman speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Frydman treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Frydman 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. Frydman. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Weak Urine Stream
    • Feeling of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
    • Urine and Urination
    • Poor urinary stream
    • Slow urine flow
    • Difficulty peeing
    • Trouble starting urination
    • Incomplete urination
    • Bladder not emptying fully
    • Residual urine sensation
    • Still feel like I need to pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3912: Poor urinary stream
    • R3914: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
    • R310: Gross hematuria

    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:

    • Chronic Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Chronic Cystitis
    • Long-term Bladder Infection
    • Persistent Bladder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3020: Other chronic cystitis without 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:

    • Straining to Urinate
    • Urine and Urination
    • Difficult urination
    • Pushing to pee
    • Straining during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3916: Straining to void

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Pain
    • Kidney Stones
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Renal Colic
    • Kidney Stone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N23: Unspecified renal colic

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C673: Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    What procedures does Dr. Frydman perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Frydman 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. Frydman. 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 Shock Wave Treatment
    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney 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

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
    • 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)

    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:

    • Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
    • Ureterolysis
    • Ureter Repositioning
    • Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis

    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:

    • Vaginal Urethra Release Surgery for Obstruction
    • Transvaginal Urethrolysis
    • Urethral Scar Tissue Release
    • Female Urethral Obstruction Surgery
    • Cystourethroscopy with Urethrolysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 53500: Urethrolysis, transvaginal, secondary, open, including cystourethroscopy (eg, postsurgical obstruction, scarring)

    Also known as:

    • Male Urinary Incontinence Sling Surgery
    • Male Urethral Sling
    • Incontinence Surgery Men
    • Bladder Control Sling

    CPT Codes:

    • 53440: Sling operation for correction of male urinary incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Wound Repair
    • Suturing of kidney injury
    • Kidney laceration repair
    • Nephrorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50500: Nephrorrhaphy, suture of kidney wound or injury

    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:

    • 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:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Also known as:

    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)
    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Back or Flank Tumor Removal
    • Pelvis or Hip Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Sarcoma Resection
    • Back Tumor Surgery
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision Pelvis
    • Hip Sarcoma Resection
    • Pelvic Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21936: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of back or flank; 5 cm or greater
    • 27059: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of pelvis and hip area; 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Pelvis/Hip)
    • Pelvic Tumor Excision
    • Hip Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27045: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of pelvis and hip area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic and Aortic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally invasive lymphadenectomy
    • Laparoscopic lymph node biopsy
    • Pelvic lymph node dissection
    • Peri-aortic lymph node sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 38572: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and peri-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Does Dr. Frydman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Frydman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 841-6055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Frydman accept in Burbank, CA?

    Dr. Frydman in Burbank, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Frydman's office located?

    Dr. Howard Frydman's Primary Practice

    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 400

    Burbank, CA 91505

    (818) 841-6055

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

    Dr. Frydman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831166461.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frydman?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Frydman's specialty?

    Dr. Frydman is a Urologist near Burbank, 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. Frydman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Frydman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Frydman is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital 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 Howard Frydman accepting new patients in Burbank, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Frydman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Frydman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Frydman's office at (818) 841-6055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Frydman?

    Please contact Dr. Frydman's office at (818) 841-6055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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