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Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa, MD

Arlington, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mwesigwa, Urogynecologist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mwesigwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mwesigwa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mwesigwa’s office at (949) 855-1101.

    What languages does Dr. Mwesigwa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mwesigwa treat?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Mwesigwa 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. Mwesigwa. 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:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence
    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3946: Mixed incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Partial uterine prolapse
    • Incomplete uterine descent
    • Uterovaginal prolapse
    • Female Organ Prolapse
    • Genital Prolapse
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
    • N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bladder Inflammation
    • Chronic Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Chronic Cystitis
    • Long-term Bladder Infection
    • Persistent Bladder Pain
    • Chronic Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Long-term Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Bloody Urine with Chronic Cystitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria
    • N3021: Other chronic cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Frequent Urination
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Hysterectomy
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Vaginal Vault Prolapse
    • Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
    • Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy
    • Uterovaginal Prolapse
    • Uterine Prolapse
    • Vaginal Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
    • N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Feeling of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Incomplete urination
    • Bladder not emptying fully
    • Residual urine sensation
    • Still feel like I need to pee
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3914: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    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:

    • Weak Urethral Sphincter
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Intrinsic sphincter deficiency
    • ISD
    • Urethral valve weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3642: Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD)

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    What procedures does Dr. Mwesigwa perform?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Mwesigwa 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. Mwesigwa. 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:

    • 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:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    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 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:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
    • Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
    • Bladder Neck Injection
    • Endoscopic Urethral Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Sacral Neuromodulation
    • Bladder Stimulator Implant
    • Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
    • Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
    • Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed
    • 64581: Open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Does Dr. Mwesigwa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mwesigwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 855-1101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mwesigwa accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Mwesigwa in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Mwesigwa's office located?

    Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa's Primary Practice

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 5C

    Arlington, VA 22207

    (949) 855-1101

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    Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa's Practice 2

    23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 500

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

    (949) 855-1101

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

    Dr. Mwesigwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609294065.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mwesigwa?

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

    What is Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa's specialty?

    Dr. Mwesigwa is a Urogynecologist near Arlington, VA. A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them. Contact Dr. Mwesigwa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mwesigwa is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital 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 Patricia Mwesigwa accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patricia Mwesigwa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mwesigwa's office at (949) 855-1101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patricia Mwesigwa?

    Please contact Dr. Mwesigwa's office at (949) 855-1101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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