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Dr. William Brubaker, MD

Palo Alto, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brubaker, Urologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. William Brubaker, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Brubaker graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Brubaker is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brubaker’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brubaker’s office at (650) 853-2988.

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

    • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Brubaker speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Brubaker treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Brubaker 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. Brubaker. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R351: Nocturia
    • R3915: Urgency of urination
    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    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:

    • Asymptomatic Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hidden blood in urine without symptoms
    • Microscopic hematuria without symptoms
    • No symptoms blood in urine
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3121: Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    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:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Brubaker perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Brubaker 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. Brubaker. 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:

    • 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:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones
    • Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
    • Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
    • Kidney Stone Laser Treatment
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
    • 52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)
    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave

    Does Dr. Brubaker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brubaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brubaker accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Brubaker in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brubaker's office located?

    Dr. William Brubaker's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 853-2988

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    Dr. William Brubaker's Practice 2

    2950 Whipple Ave

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Dr. William Brubaker's Practice 3

    2500 Grant Rd

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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

    Dr. Brubaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518387224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brubaker?

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

    What is Dr. William Brubaker's specialty?

    Dr. Brubaker is a Urologist near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Brubaker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Brubaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brubaker is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 William Brubaker accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. William Brubaker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Brubaker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brubaker's office at (650) 853-2988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Brubaker?

    Please contact Dr. Brubaker's office at (650) 853-2988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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