Accepting patients
Telehealth
Who is Dr. Wachs, Urologist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Barton Wachs, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Wachs graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Urology Wash Univ Affil Hosps, General Surgery Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Wachs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachs’s office at (562) 595-5977.
Where did Dr. Wachs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Urology Wash Univ Affil Hosps, General Surgery Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Washington University | St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Wachs speak?
Dr. Wachs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wachs treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Wachs 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. Wachs. 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:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
- R310: Gross hematuria
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Also known as:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Impotence
- ED
- Erection problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Other Birth Control Check-up
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Device Follow-up
- Birth Control Surveillance
- Family Planning Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
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:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Wachs perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Wachs 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. Wachs. 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 and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laser Vaporization of Prostate
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Laser prostatectomy
- GreenLight laser surgery
- PVP surgery
- Prostate laser treatment
- TURP Procedure
- Prostate Resection Surgery
- Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 52648: Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
- 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:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Bladder Stone Removal
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
- 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)
- 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 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:
- Urethra Widening Surgery
- Internal Urethrotomy
- Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
- Urethral Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Does Dr. Wachs accept my insurance?
Dr. Wachs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 595-5977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wachs accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Wachs in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Wachs' office located?
Dr. Barton Wachs also offers virtual visits
Dr. Barton Wachs' Primary Practice
701 E 28th St Ste 319
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-5977
What is Dr. Wachs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wachs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366461832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wachs
What is Dr. Barton Wachs's specialty?
Dr. Wachs is a Urologist near Long Beach, 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. Wachs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Barton Wachs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wachs is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Urologist?
Explore Urologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Barton Wachs accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Barton Wachs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barton Wachs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wachs's office at (562) 595-5977 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barton Wachs?
Please contact Dr. Wachs's office at (562) 595-5977 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Urologist Near Long Beach, CA
JI
Accepting patientsDr. John Ingram, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He is board certified.
Long Beach, CA
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Jules Perley, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Lakewood, CA
Urologist
Accepting patientsDr. Jonathan Perley, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Lakewood, CA