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Dr. Benjamin Breyer, MD

Dr. Benjamin Breyer, MD

San Francisco, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Breyer, Urologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Breyer, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Breyer completed his residency at Ucsf Med Center. Dr. Breyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Breyer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Breyer’s office at (415) 353-2200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Breyer?

    Dr. Benjamin Breyer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Breyer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Erectile Dysfunction, Genitourinary Reconstruction, Incontinence, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Breyer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Breyer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: U.C.S.F.

    • Residency: Ucsf Med Center | Ucsf Med Center

    • Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Breyer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Breyer treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Breyer 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. Breyer. 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:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3941: Urge incontinence
    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Stricture (Male)
    • Male Urethral Narrowing After Procedure
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Narrowing of Urethra Male
    • Male Urethral Blockage
    • Male Urethral Scarring
    • Male Postoperative Urethral Stricture
    • Male Urethral Scarring After Surgery
    • Narrowing of Male Urethra Post-Procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N35919: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, unspecified site
    • N35912: Unspecified bulbous urethral stricture, male
    • N35916: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, overlapping sites
    • N99114: Postprocedural urethral stricture, male, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Other Types of Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems
    • Sexual dysfunction (male)
    • Various forms of ED
    • Different causes of impotence
    • Other erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
    • N5231: Erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy
    • N528: Other male erectile dysfunction

    Also known as:

    • Peyronie's Disease
    • Buried Penis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature (Peyronie's Disease)
    • Penile curvature
    • Bent penis
    • Induration penis plastica
    • Hidden penis
    • Retracted penis
    • Acquired penile retraction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N486: Induration penis plastica
    • N4883: Acquired buried penis

    Also known as:

    • Cystostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Bladder Stoma Care
    • Urinary Diversion Care
    • Suprapubic Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy

    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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    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:

    • Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-urinary tract surgery care
    • Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
    • Kidney surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    What procedures does Dr. Breyer perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Breyer 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. Breyer. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    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:

    • Urethra Widening Surgery
    • Urethra Reconstruction Surgery
    • Internal Urethrotomy
    • Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
    • Urethral Stricture Repair
    • Urethroplasty
    • Urethral Repair
    • Prostatic Urethra Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy
    • 53415: Urethroplasty, transpubic or perineal, 1-stage, for reconstruction or repair of prostatic or membranous 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:

    • 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:

    • Insertion of Artificial Urinary Sphincter
    • Inflatable Sphincter Placement
    • Urinary Incontinence Device
    • Bladder Neck Sphincter Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 53445: Insertion of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including placement of pump, reservoir, and cuff

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
    • Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
    • Urodynamic Study
    • Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique

    Also known as:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    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:

    • 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:

    • Artificial Urinary Sphincter Replacement
    • Urinary Sphincter Exchange
    • Inflatable Sphincter Replacement
    • Bladder Neck Sphincter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 53447: Removal and replacement of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter including pump, reservoir, and cuff at the same operative session

    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

    Also known as:

    • Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Removal and Replacement
    • Penile Implant Revision
    • Replace Penile Pump
    • Multi-Component Penile Prosthesis Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 54410: Removal and replacement of all component(s) of a multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis at the same operative session

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Taking Mouth Tissue for a Graft
    • Oral Mucosa Graft Harvest
    • Mouth Lining Graft
    • Buccal Mucosa Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 40818: Excision of mucosa of vestibule of mouth as donor graft

    Also known as:

    • Excess Skin Removal
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Lipectomy
    • Skin Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Removal
    • Body Contouring Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15839: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area

    Does Dr. Breyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Breyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Breyer accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Breyer in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Breyer's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Breyer's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave # A610

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-2200

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    Dr. Benjamin Breyer's Practice 2

    1001 Potrero Ave # 3A20

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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    Dr. Benjamin Breyer's Practice 3

    2330 Post St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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

    Dr. Breyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316160211.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Breyer?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Breyer's specialty?

    Dr. Breyer is a Urologist near San Francisco, 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. Breyer to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Breyer is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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 Benjamin Breyer accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Breyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Breyer's office at (415) 353-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Breyer?

    Please contact Dr. Breyer's office at (415) 353-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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