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Dr. Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD

Dr. Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meeks, Urologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Meeks completed his residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Urologic Association. Dr. Meeks is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meeks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meeks’s office at (312) 695-9797.

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

    • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Urologic Oncology | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    • Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals | Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Is Dr. Meeks board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Meeks speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Meeks treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Meeks 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. Meeks. 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 Cancer
    • Ureteral Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter Treatment (PDQ)
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
    • Cancer of the ureter
    • Ureter carcinoma
    • Urothelial cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
    • C671: Malignant neoplasm of dome of bladder
    • C661: Malignant neoplasm of right ureter

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma
    • Carcinoma in situ of bladder
    • Early Bladder Cancer
    • Precancerous Bladder Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
    • D090: Carcinoma in situ of bladder
    • C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
    • C674: Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Urologic Cancer
    • Genitourinary Cancer
    • Urinary System Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C689: Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Problems
    • Bladder Conditions
    • Urinary Bladder Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    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:

    • Bladder Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Neoplasm
    • Bladder Growth
    • Unspecified Bladder Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D494: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Urine Findings
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine test results
    • Various abnormal urine findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine

    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:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Meeks perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Meeks 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. Meeks. 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 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:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
    • Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large 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)
    • 52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)

    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:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Medication Instillation into Kidney or Ureter Tube
    • Renal Pelvis Drug Delivery
    • Ureter Medication Infusion
    • Kidney Tube Medication

    CPT Codes:

    • 50391: Instillation(s) of therapeutic agent into renal pelvis and/or ureter through established nephrostomy, pyelostomy or ureterostomy tube (eg, anticarcinogenic or antifungal agent)

    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

    Does Dr. Meeks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meeks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-9797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meeks accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Meeks in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Meeks' office located?

    Dr. Joshua Meeks' Primary Practice

    251 E Huron St

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 695-9797

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    Dr. Joshua Meeks' Practice 2

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 695-8146

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    Dr. Joshua Meeks' Practice 3

    1630 Sherman Ave

    Evanston, IL 60201

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Urologic Association

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

    Dr. Meeks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821248014.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meeks?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Meeks's specialty?

    Dr. Meeks is a Urologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Meeks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Meeks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meeks is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Joshua Meeks accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Meeks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Meeks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meeks's office at (312) 695-9797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Meeks?

    Please contact Dr. Meeks's office at (312) 695-9797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Meeks have?

    Dr. Joshua Meeks is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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