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Dr. Heidi Rayala

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rayala, Urologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Heidi Rayala is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rayala graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program. She is a member of the American Urologic Association (AUA), Society of Women in Urology, New England Section of American Urologic Association (AUA), and Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Rayala is fluent in English and Quechua, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rayala’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rayala’s office at (617) 667-3739.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rayala?

    Dr. Heidi Rayala 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. Rayala empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Rayala is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

    • Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Rayala board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Heidi Rayala is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Rayala speak?

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

    • English

    • Quechua

    What conditions does Dr. Rayala treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Rayala 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. Rayala. 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:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • History of Urinary Tract Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Past UTI
    • Previous Bladder Infection
    • History of Kidney Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • 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
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, 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:

    • 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:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Rayala perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Rayala 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. Rayala. 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:

    • 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

    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

    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:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    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 and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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. Rayala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rayala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-3739 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rayala accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Rayala in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Arch Coal

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tufts Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Rayala's office located?

    Dr. Heidi Rayala's Primary Practice

    330 Brookline Ave

    Boston, MA 02215

    (617) 667-3739

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    Dr. Heidi Rayala's Practice 2

    1000 Broadway Ste B

    Chelsea, MA 02150

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    Dr. Heidi Rayala's Practice 3

    148 Chestnut St

    Needham, MA 02492

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    60% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Heidi Rayala an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Rayala has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Rayala, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Urologic Association (AUA)

    Member

    2005

    Society of Women in Urology

    Member

    2005

    New England Section of American Urologic Association (AUA)

    Member

    2006

    Association of Women Surgeons

    Member

    2017

    Awards

    Boston Magazine Top Doctor

    Boston Magazine

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

    Dr. Rayala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689731713.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rayala?

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

    What is Dr. Heidi Rayala's specialty?

    Dr. Rayala 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. Rayala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heidi Rayala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rayala is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Heidi Rayala accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Heidi Rayala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heidi Rayala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rayala's office at (617) 667-3739 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heidi Rayala?

    Please contact Dr. Rayala's office at (617) 667-3739 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heidi Rayala have?

    Dr. Heidi Rayala is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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