Dr. Paul Hatcher, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Hatcher graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery.
Dr. Hatcher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hatcher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hatcher’s office at (865) 305-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hatcher?
Dr. Paul Hatcher, 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. Hatcher empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Incontinence, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Knoxville/TN community, Dr. Hatcher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hatcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hatcher board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Hatcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Hatcher speak?
Dr. Hatcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hatcher treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Hatcher 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. Hatcher. 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
Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
Ureter Stone
Kidney and Ureter Stones
Kidney Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
Hydronephrosis due to Stones
Kidney Stone Obstruction
Ureteral Stone Blockage
Ureteral Calculus
Renal and Ureteral Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
N200: Calculus of kidney
N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
N201: Calculus of ureter
N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
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:
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:
Secondary Bone Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic bone cancer
Cancer spread to bone
Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
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:
Frequent Urination
Urine and Urination
Urinary frequency
Peeing often
Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
Bladder Pain Syndrome
Chronic Bladder Pain
Painful Bladder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
N3010: Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria
Also known as:
Testicular Hypofunction
Testicular Disorder
Underactive Testicles
Low Testicular Function
Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
Cystostomy Care
Ostomy
Bladder Stoma Care
Urinary Diversion Care
Suprapubic Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy
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:
Chronic Bladder Inflammation
Bladder Disease
Chronic Cystitis
Long-term Bladder Infection
Persistent Bladder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
Also known as:
Other Forms of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Secondary Osteoporosis
Bone Thinning Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
Kidney Pain
Kidney Stones
Pelvic Pain
Renal Colic
Kidney Stone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
N23: Unspecified renal colic
Also known as:
Bladder Stones
Bladder Disease
Vesical Calculi
Bladder Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
N210: Calculus in bladder
What procedures does Dr. Hatcher perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Hatcher 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. Hatcher. 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 Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
Bladder Stone Removal
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
Litholapaxy
Bladder Stone Crushing
Cystolitholapaxy
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
52317: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; simple or small (less than 2.5 cm)
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 Dilation for Interstitial Cystitis
Cystoscopy with Bladder Dilation
Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
Bladder Stretching Procedure
CPT Codes:
52260: Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia
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:
Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
CPT Codes:
52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
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:
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:
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 Ureteral Catheterization
Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
Ureteral Catheter Placement
Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
Bladder Neck Resection
TURBN
Transurethral Bladder Neck Surgery
Bladder Outlet Obstruction Surgery
CPT Codes:
52500: Transurethral resection of bladder neck (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Urethra Widening Procedure
Urethral Stricture Dilation
Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
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:
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 Scope
Cystoscopy
Urethroscopy
Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
Hydrocele Excision
Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
Groin Hernia Surgery
Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
First Inguinal Hernia Fix
Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Ventral hernia repair
Umbilical hernia surgery
Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Oximetry Test
Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Also known as:
Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
Stress Incontinence Sling
Urethral Sling Procedure
Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Does Dr. Hatcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Hatcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 305-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hatcher accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Hatcher in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Hatcher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hatcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790858454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hatcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hatcher
What is Dr. Paul Hatcher's specialty?
Dr. Hatcher is a Urologist near Knoxville, TN.
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. Hatcher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Hatcher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hatcher is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center 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 Paul Hatcher accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Paul Hatcher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Hatcher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hatcher's office at (865) 305-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Hatcher?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Hatcher have?
Dr. Paul Hatcher is certified by the American Board of Urology.