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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pohl, Pediatric Urologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Hans Pohl, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Pohl graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Urology; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Pohl is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pohl’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pohl’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pohl?
Dr. Hans Pohl, 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. Pohl empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Exstrophy, Spina Bifida, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Pohl is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pohl go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Urology; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, General Surgery
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Pohl board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Hans Pohl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Pohl speak?
Dr. Pohl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pohl treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Pohl 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. Pohl. 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:
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Phimosis
- Hidden Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N471: Phimosis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- One Undescended Testicle
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Blocked Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
- Ureter Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Testicular Torsion
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Twisted testicle
- Testicle twisting
- Torsion of testis
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified
- N433: Hydrocele, 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:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Undescended Testicle
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
- Cryptorchidism
- Retained Testicle
- Testis Not Dropped
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
- Q539: Undescended testicle, unspecified
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:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Abnormal Urethral Opening
- Urethral Malformation
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q549: Hypospadias, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
- Urethral Disorder
- PUV in babies
- Blocked urethra in newborns
- Congenital urethral obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q642: Congenital posterior urethral valves
What procedures does Dr. Pohl perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Pohl 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. Pohl. 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:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
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:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Pohl accept my insurance?
Dr. Pohl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pohl accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Pohl in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Chicago Transit Authority
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
RiverSpring Health
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Pohl's office located?
What is Dr. Pohl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pohl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407946890.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pohl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pohl
What is Dr. Hans Pohl's specialty?
Dr. Pohl is a Pediatric Urologist near Washington, DC. 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. Pohl to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hans Pohl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pohl is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks 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 Hans Pohl accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Hans Pohl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hans Pohl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pohl's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hans Pohl?
Please contact Dr. Pohl's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hans Pohl have?
Dr. Hans Pohl is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010