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Dr. Benjamin Dropkin

Urologist

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dropkin, Urologist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Benjamin Dropkin is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. Dr. Dropkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dropkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dropkin’s office at (859) 257-3533.

    What languages does Dr. Dropkin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Dropkin typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Dropkin 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. Dropkin. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3989: Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Stricture (Male)
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Narrowing of Urethra Male
    • Male Urethral Blockage
    • Male Urethral Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N35912: Unspecified bulbous urethral stricture, male

    Also known as:

    • Peyronie's Disease
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature (Peyronie's Disease)
    • Penile curvature
    • Bent penis
    • Induration penis plastica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N486: Induration penis plastica

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Dropkin typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Dropkin 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. Dropkin. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Bladder and Urethra X-ray Injection
    • Retrograde Urethrocystography Injection
    • Urethra and Bladder Contrast Study
    • Cystourethrogram Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51610: Injection procedure for retrograde urethrocystography

    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 and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Male Urethra Reconstruction (One Stage)
    • Male Urethroplasty
    • Urethral Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Urethra Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 53410: Urethroplasty, 1-stage reconstruction of male anterior urethra

    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:

    • Urethral Stricture Treatment (Male)
    • Cystourethroscopy with urethral dilation
    • Drug-coated balloon urethral treatment
    • Male urethral stricture repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 52284: Cystourethroscopy, with mechanical urethral dilation and urethral therapeutic drug delivery by drug-coated balloon catheter for urethral stricture or stenosis, male, including fluoroscopy, when performed

    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:

    • Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
    • Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
    • Erectile Dysfunction Implant
    • Penis Pump Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir

    Does Dr. Dropkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dropkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-3533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dropkin accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Dropkin in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Planned Administrators

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dropkin's office located?

    Ste B200

    740 South Limestone Ste B200

    Lexington, KY 40536

    (859) 257-3533

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

    Dr. Dropkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295122349.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dropkin?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Dropkin's specialty?

    Dr. Dropkin is an Urologist near Lexington, KY.

    What does an Urologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Dropkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dropkin is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Benjamin Dropkin accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Dropkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Dropkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dropkin's office at (859) 257-3533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Dropkin?

    Please contact Dr. Dropkin's office at (859) 257-3533 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dropkin's office located?

    Dr. Dropkin's office is located in Lexington, KY.