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Dr. George Ghareeb, MD

Kentwood, MI

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghareeb, Urologist in Kentwood, MI?

    Dr. George Ghareeb, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ghareeb graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Ghareeb is fluent in English and Arabic, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghareeb’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghareeb’s office.

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

    • Residency: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ghareeb speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ghareeb treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Ghareeb 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. Ghareeb. 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
    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    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:

    • Other Types of Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Various forms of ED
    • Different causes of impotence
    • Other erection problems
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N528: Other male erectile dysfunction
    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Stricture (Male)
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Narrowing of Urethra Male
    • Male Urethral Blockage
    • Male Urethral Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N35816: Other urethral stricture, male, overlapping sites
    • N35916: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, overlapping sites

    Also known as:

    • Peyronie's Disease
    • Buried Penis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature (Peyronie's Disease)
    • Penile curvature
    • Bent penis
    • Induration penis plastica
    • Hidden penis
    • Retracted penis
    • Acquired penile retraction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N486: Induration penis plastica
    • N4883: Acquired buried penis

    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:

    • 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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder

    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:

    • Blocked Ureter
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Stricture
    • Narrowed Ureter
    • Ureter Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Ghareeb perform?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Ghareeb 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. Ghareeb. 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
    • Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
    • Urodynamic Study
    • Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test

    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
    • 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique

    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:

    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Urethra Repair (Urethroplasty)
    • Urethra Widening Surgery
    • Urethra Reconstruction Surgery
    • Urethral stricture repair
    • Urethral fistula surgery
    • Urethral diverticulum repair
    • Internal Urethrotomy
    • Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
    • Urethral Stricture Repair
    • Urethroplasty
    • Urethral Repair
    • Prostatic Urethra Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 53400: Urethroplasty; first stage, for fistula, diverticulum, or stricture (eg, Johannsen type)
    • 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy
    • 53415: Urethroplasty, transpubic or perineal, 1-stage, for reconstruction or repair of prostatic or membranous urethra

    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:

    • Male Urethra Reconstruction (One Stage)
    • Male Urethroplasty
    • Urethral Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Urethra Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 53410: Urethroplasty, 1-stage reconstruction of male anterior urethra

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
    • Suprapubic catheter insertion
    • Bladder drainage tube placement
    • Percutaneous bladder catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter

    Also known as:

    • Insertion of Artificial Urinary Sphincter
    • Inflatable Sphincter Placement
    • Urinary Incontinence Device
    • Bladder Neck Sphincter Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 53445: Insertion of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including placement of pump, reservoir, and cuff

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Complex Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51710: Change of cystostomy tube; complicated

    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:

    • Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
    • Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
    • Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
    • Cystourethroscopy for Stones
    • Ureteral Stone Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)

    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:

    • Male Urinary Incontinence Sling Surgery
    • Male Urethral Sling
    • Incontinence Surgery Men
    • Bladder Control Sling

    CPT Codes:

    • 53440: Sling operation for correction of male urinary incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Stricture Treatment (Male)
    • Cystourethroscopy with urethral dilation
    • Drug-coated balloon urethral treatment
    • Male urethral stricture repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 52284: Cystourethroscopy, with mechanical urethral dilation and urethral therapeutic drug delivery by drug-coated balloon catheter for urethral stricture or stenosis, male, including fluoroscopy, when performed

    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 X-ray Injection
    • Retrograde Urethrocystography Injection
    • Urethra and Bladder Contrast Study
    • Cystourethrogram Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51610: Injection procedure for retrograde urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Incision Surgery
    • Transurethral Incision of Prostate (TUIP)
    • Prostate Incision
    • Prostate Enlargement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 52450: Transurethral incision of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
    • Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
    • Erectile Dysfunction Implant
    • Penis Pump Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation

    Also known as:

    • Testicle Removal Surgery
    • Orchiectomy
    • Testicular Removal
    • Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach

    Also known as:

    • Complex Scrotum Repair
    • Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
    • Scrotoplasty
    • Scrotal Reconstruction
    • Scrotum Surgery
    • Scrotum Plastic Surgery
    • Genital Reshaping Male
    • Simple Scrotoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 55180: Scrotoplasty; complicated
    • 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple

    Also known as:

    • Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Removal and Replacement
    • Penile Implant Revision
    • Replace Penile Pump
    • Multi-Component Penile Prosthesis Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 54410: Removal and replacement of all component(s) of a multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis at the same operative session

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Erectile Dysfunction
    • Penile injection therapy
    • Intracavernosal injection
    • Papaverine injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 54235: Injection Of Corpora Cavernosa With Pharmacologic Agent(S) (Eg, Papaverine, Phentolamine)

    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:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Excess Skin Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Lipectomy
    • Skin Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Removal
    • Body Contouring Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15839: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less

    Does Dr. Ghareeb accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghareeb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghareeb accept in Kentwood, MI?

    Dr. Ghareeb in Kentwood, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Georgia-Pacific

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ghareeb's office located?

    Dr. George Ghareeb's Primary Practice

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    Dr. George Ghareeb's Practice 2

    100 Michigan St NE Rm 280

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    Dr. George Ghareeb's Practice 3

    4069 Lake Dr SE Ste 313

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

    (616) 267-7333

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

    Dr. Ghareeb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528403235.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghareeb?

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

    What is Dr. George Ghareeb's specialty?

    Dr. Ghareeb is a Urologist near Kentwood, MI. 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. Ghareeb to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Ghareeb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghareeb is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Bronson Methodist 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 George Ghareeb accepting new patients in Kentwood, MI?

    No, Dr. George Ghareeb is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Ghareeb offer online booking?

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