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Who is Dr. Stec, Pediatric Urologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Andrew Stec, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Stec graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Stec is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stec’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stec’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Stec?
Dr. Andrew Stec, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Stec empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Genital Reconstruction, Genitourinary Reconstruction, Hydronephrosis, Hypospadias, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Undescended Testis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charleston/SC community, Dr. Stec is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Stec go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt University | Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stec speak?
Dr. Stec and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stec treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Stec 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. Stec. 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:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Hidden Penis
- Other Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Penile torsion
- Penis twisting
- Acquired penile twist
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- Q5564: Hidden penis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- N4882: Acquired torsion of penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
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:
- One Undescended Testicle
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Other Obstructive Kidney and Ureter Defects
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Kidney and ureter blockage
- Congenital urinary tract obstruction
- Renal pelvis and ureter defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6239: Other obstructive defects of renal pelvis and ureter
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
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:
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
- Urethral Disorder
- PUV in babies
- Blocked urethra in newborns
- Congenital urethral obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q642: Congenital posterior urethral valves
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Stec perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Stec 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. Stec. 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:
- 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:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Fixation of Opposite Testicle
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Contralateral Orchiopexy
- Testicle Anchoring (Preventative)
- Preventative Testicular Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54620: Fixation of contralateral testis (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Hypospadias Repair Surgery
- Complex Hypospadias Complication Repair with Skin Graft
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Distal hypospadias repair
- Urethroplasty for hypospadias
- Penis reconstruction for hypospadias
- Hypospadias Fistula Repair
- Urethral Stricture Repair Hypospadias
- Urethroplasty with Flap Graft
- Hypospadias Revision Surgery
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54326: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps and mobilization of urethra
- 54344: Repair of hypospadias complication(s) (ie, fistula, stricture, diverticula); requiring mobilization of skin flaps and urethroplasty with flap or patch graft
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
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:
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
- Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
- Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
- Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis
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
- Scrotoplasty
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55180: Scrotoplasty; complicated
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Complicated Kidney Pelvis Reconstruction
- Complex pyeloplasty
- Kidney drainage system repair
- Renal pelvis surgery
- Ureteropelvic junction repair
CPT Codes:
- 50405: Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureteral splinting; complicated (congenital kidney abnormality, secondary pyeloplasty, solitary kidney, calycoplasty)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
- Minimally invasive kidney repair
- Keyhole kidney drainage system repair
CPT Codes:
- 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty
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:
- Ureter Reconnection to Bladder
- Ureteroneocystostomy
- Ureter to Bladder Reattachment
- Bladder Ureter Surgery
- Urinary Tract Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 50780: Ureteroneocystostomy; anastomosis of single ureter to bladder
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:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
- Perineal muscle training
- Anorectal biofeedback
- Urethral sphincter training
- EMG biofeedback
CPT Codes:
- 90912: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; initial 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient
Does Dr. Stec accept my insurance?
Dr. Stec accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stec accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Stec in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Chevron
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stec's office located?
What is Dr. Stec's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548317423.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stec?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stec
What is Dr. Andrew Stec's specialty?
Dr. Stec is a Pediatric Urologist near Charleston, SC. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Stec to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Stec affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stec is affiliated with MUSC Health University 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Andrew Stec accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Stec is accepting new patients at this time.
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