25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wallen, Urologist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Eric Wallen, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Wallen completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncologists, American College of Surgeons, American Urological Society, and Southeastern Section of the American Urological Society. Dr. Wallen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wallen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallen’s office at (919) 966-7890.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wallen?
Dr. Eric Wallen, 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. Wallen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chapel Hill/NC community, Dr. Wallen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wallen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center | Stanford University Medical Center
Is Dr. Wallen board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Wallen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology , American Board of Surgery since 2002, American Board of Urology since 2009
What languages does Dr. Wallen speak?
Dr. Wallen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wallen treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Wallen 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. Wallen. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Blood in Urine
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Other Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
- R3989: Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
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:
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
What procedures does Dr. Wallen perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Wallen 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. Wallen. 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 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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
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 Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
- Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Guided Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
- Transperineal prostate biopsy
- Stereotactic prostate biopsy
- Saturation prostate biopsy
- Prostate cancer screening biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
- 55706: Biopsies, prostate, needle, transperineal, stereotactic template guided saturation sampling, including imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
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
Does Dr. Wallen accept my insurance?
Dr. Wallen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 966-7890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wallen accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Wallen in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Wallen's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Society of Urologic Oncologists
Member
American College of Surgeons
Member
American Urological Society
Member
Southeastern Section of the American Urological Society
Member
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Wallen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wallen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386730729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wallen
What is Dr. Eric Wallen's specialty?
Dr. Wallen is a Urologist near Chapel Hill, NC. 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. Wallen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Wallen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wallen is affiliated with North Carolina Memorial Hospital-UNC 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
Where can I learn more about Urologist?
Explore Urologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Eric Wallen accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Eric Wallen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Wallen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wallen's office at (919) 966-7890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Wallen?
Please contact Dr. Wallen's office at (919) 966-7890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Wallen have?
Dr. Eric Wallen is certified by the American Board of Urology and American Board of Surgery.
Other Urologist Near Chapel Hill, NC
GC
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Gianpaolo Carpinito, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations.
Chapel Hill, NC
ZF
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Zachary Feuer, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations.
Chapel Hill, NC
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Mathew Raynor, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified.
Chapel Hill, NC