Dr. David Albala, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Albala graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Urology; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, General Surgery.
Dr. Albala is fluent in English, French, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albala’s office at (315) 478-4185.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Albala?
Dr. David Albala, 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. Albala empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Stones, Laparoscopic Surgery, Prostate Cancer/Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Syracuse/NY community, Dr. Albala is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Albala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, Urology; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, General Surgery
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Albala board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. David Albala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Albala speak?
Dr. Albala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Albala treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Albala 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. Albala. 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
Ureteral Disorder
Kidney Disease
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
Ureteral Calculus
Hydronephrosis due to Stones
Kidney Stone Obstruction
Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
N200: Calculus of kidney
N201: Calculus of ureter
N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
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:
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:
Acquired Kidney Cyst
Kidney Cysts
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
Renal Cyst
Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
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:
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 Cancer
Renal Cancer
Kidney Tumor
Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
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 prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Past prostate cancer
Prostate cancer survivor
Previous prostatic malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
Frequent Urination
Urine and Urination
Urinary frequency
Peeing often
Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
R350: Frequency of micturition
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:
Overactive Bladder
OAB
Urgency Incontinence
Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
Kidney Cancer
Renal cancer
Kidney carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
PSA Test
Prostate Exam
Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Adult-Onset Diabetes
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does Dr. Albala perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Albala 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. Albala. 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:
Bladder and Urethra Scope
Cystoscopy
Urethroscopy
Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
Intravesical Chemotherapy
Bladder Drug Instillation
Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
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:
Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
Complex Bladder Pressure Test
Rectal Pressure Study
Gastric Pressure Test
Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
Complex Cystometrogram
Voiding Pressure Study
Bladder Function Test with Pressure
Complex cystometrogram
Bladder function study
Urodynamic testing (complex)
CPT Codes:
51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Also known as:
Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
Bladder scope for stones
Kidney stone breaking with stent
Ureteral stent placement for stones
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)
50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
Also known as:
Complex Kidney Stone Removal
Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Kidney Stone Extraction
Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
Complex PCNL
PCNL
Pyelolithotomy
Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery
Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
Cystourethroscopy for Stones
Ureteral Stone Manipulation
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)
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)
52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (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:
Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
Bladder Tube Replacement
Suprapubic Catheter Change
Cystostomy Maintenance
CPT Codes:
51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple
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
52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
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:
Bladder and Urethra Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
Bladder Lesion Removal
Urethra Lesion Treatment
Cystoscopy with Biopsy
Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
Ureteral Catheter Placement
Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
52224: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy
52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
Kidney and Ureter X-ray with Dye
Antegrade Nephrostogram
Ureterogram
Kidney Dye Study
Ureter Dye Study
CPT Codes:
50431: Injection procedure for antegrade nephrostogram and/or ureterogram, complete diagnostic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation; existing access
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:
Bladder Scope with Ureter/Kidney Biopsy and Treatment
Ureteroscopy with biopsy
Pyeloscopy with fulguration
Ureteral lesion removal via scope
CPT Codes:
52354: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with biopsy and/or fulguration of ureteral or renal pelvic lesion
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Kidney Removal
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Minimally Invasive Kidney Removal
Keyhole Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
50546: Laparoscopy, surgical; nephrectomy, including partial ureterectomy
50436: Dilation of existing tract, percutaneous, for an endourologic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, with postprocedure tube placement, when performed
Also known as:
Bladder and Urethra Scope with Biopsy
Cystoscopy with Biopsy
Urethroscopy with Biopsy
Bladder Biopsy
CPT Codes:
52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)
Also known as:
Kidney Tract Widening with Tube Placement
Percutaneous Renal Tract Dilation
Endourologic Tract Dilation
Kidney Access Dilation
CPT Codes:
50437: Dilation of existing tract, percutaneous, for an endourologic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, with postprocedure tube placement, when performed; including new access into the renal collecting system
Also known as:
Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
CPT Codes:
55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
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. Albala accept my insurance?
Dr. Albala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 478-4185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albala accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Albala in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Albala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386734531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albala
What is Dr. David Albala's specialty?
Dr. Albala is a Urologist near Syracuse, NY.
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. Albala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Albala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Albala is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, NY 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 David Albala accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Albala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Albala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Albala's office at (315) 478-4185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Albala?
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Which board certifications does Dr. David Albala have?
Dr. David Albala is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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