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Who is Dr. Choate, Urologist in Irving, TX?
Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Irving, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Choate is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choate’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choate’s office at (866) 367-8768.
What languages does Dr. Choate speak?
Dr. Choate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Choate treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Choate 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. Choate. 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
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3941: Urge incontinence
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Also known as:
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Frequent Urination
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3915: Urgency of urination
- R350: Frequency of micturition
- R351: Nocturia
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
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 Pain
- Kidney Stones
- Pelvic Pain
- Renal Colic
- Kidney Stone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- N23: Unspecified renal colic
What procedures does Dr. Choate perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Choate 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. Choate. 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 Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
- Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
- Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Laser Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
- 52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)
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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Ureteral Stricture Treatment with Scope
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
- Ureteroscopy with Dilation
- Ureteral Stricture Repair
- Cystourethroscopy with Ureteral Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
- 52344: Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy; with treatment of ureteral stricture (eg, balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, and incision)
Also known as:
- Complex Kidney Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Kidney Stone Extraction
- Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
- Complex PCNL
- Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
- Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
- Cystourethroscopy for Stones
- Ureteral Stone Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 50081: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; complex (eg, stone[s] > 2 cm, branching stones, stones in multiple locations, ureter stones, complicated anatomy)
- 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
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:
- Complicated Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Difficult Bladder Catheter Placement
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion (Complex)
- Temporary Urinary Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51703: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)
Also known as:
- Kidney Tract Widening with Tube Placement
- Percutaneous Renal Tract Dilation
- Endourologic Tract Dilation
- Kidney Access Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 50437: Dilation of existing tract, percutaneous, for an endourologic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, with postprocedure tube placement, when performed; including new access into the renal collecting system
Also known as:
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
- Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
- Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
- Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
- 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- TURP Procedure
- Prostate Resection Surgery
- Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Bladder Stimulator Implant
- Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed
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
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:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Does Dr. Choate accept my insurance?
Dr. Choate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 367-8768 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choate accept in Irving, TX?
Dr. Choate in Irving, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Choate's office located?
Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate's Primary Practice
2021 N MacArthur Blvd Ste 450
Irving, TX 75061
(866) 367-8768
Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate's Practice 3
400 W Interstate Hwy 635 Baylor Surgical Hospital
Irving, TX 75063
What is Dr. Choate's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033505995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choate?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choate
What is Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate's specialty?
Dr. Choate is a Urologist near Irving, TX. 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. Choate to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choate is affiliated with USMD Hospital at Arlington, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Las Colinas, Medical City Las Colinas, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Arlington Memorial 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 Kara Elizabeth Choate accepting new patients in Irving, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Elizabeth Choate offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choate's office at (866) 367-8768 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Elizabeth Choate?
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