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
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.
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
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.
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.
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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.