Dr. Zachery Baxter, MD
Santa Monica, CA
16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baxter, Urologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Zachery Baxter, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Baxter completed his residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Baxter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baxter’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baxter’s office at (310) 451-8751.
Where did Dr. Baxter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Reconstructive Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Is Dr. Baxter board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Zachery Baxter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology , American Board of Urology since 2012
What languages does Dr. Baxter speak?
Dr. Baxter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baxter treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Baxter 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. Baxter. 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:
- 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:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
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:
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
ICD-10 Codes:
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- N3941: Urge incontinence
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
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:
- 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:
- Blocked Bladder Opening
- Bladder Disease
- Urethral Disorder
- Bladder Outlet Obstruction
- Bladder Neck Blockage
- Urethral Obstruction at Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N320: Bladder-neck obstruction
Also known as:
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R351: Nocturia
- R350: Frequency of micturition
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:
- Urethral Pain Syndrome
- Urethral Disorder
- Chronic Urethral Pain
- Painful Urethra
- Urethral Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- N343: Urethral syndrome, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
Also known as:
- Having Other Types of Cystostomy
- Ostomy
- Bladder stoma
- Urinary diversion
- Suprapubic bladder opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9359: Other cystostomy status
What procedures does Dr. Baxter perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Baxter 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. Baxter. 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 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 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:
- Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
- Bladder Tube Replacement
- Suprapubic Catheter Change
- Cystostomy Maintenance
CPT Codes:
- 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Urethra Widening Procedure
- Urethral Stricture Dilation
- Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
- Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
- 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
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:
- 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:
- 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 Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Female Urethral Syndrome Treatment
- Bladder Scope with Steroid Injection for Stricture
- Cystourethroscopy for Urethral Syndrome
- Urethral Dilation
- Bladder Neck Incision
- Urethral Polyp Removal
- Cystourethroscopy with Steroid Injection
- Urethral Stricture Injection
- Bladder Scope for Narrowing
CPT Codes:
- 52285: Cystourethroscopy for treatment of the female urethral syndrome with any or all of the following: urethral meatotomy, urethral dilation, internal urethrotomy, lysis of urethrovaginal septal fibrosis, lateral incisions of the bladder neck, and fulguration of polyp(s) of urethra, bladder neck, and/or trigone
- 52283: Cystourethroscopy, with steroid injection into stricture
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:
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
CPT Codes:
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
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:
- 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:
- 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 Stone Removal
- Litholapaxy
- Bladder Stone Crushing
- Cystolitholapaxy
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Bladder Neck Resection
- TURBN
- Transurethral Bladder Neck Surgery
- Bladder Outlet Obstruction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 52500: Transurethral resection of bladder neck (separate procedure)
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)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Vaginal Colpopexy
- Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
- Pelvic Floor Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
- Cystocele repair
- Paravaginal defect surgery
- Vaginal prolapse repair
- Bladder prolapse surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57285: Paravaginal defect repair (including repair of cystocele, if performed); vaginal approach
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
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
Does Dr. Baxter accept my insurance?
Dr. Baxter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 451-8751 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baxter accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Baxter in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baxter's office located?
Dr. Zachery Baxter's Primary Practice
1260 15th St Ste 1200
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 451-8751
What is Dr. Baxter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baxter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538371679.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baxter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baxter
What is Dr. Zachery Baxter's specialty?
Dr. Baxter is a Urologist near Santa Monica, 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. Baxter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zachery Baxter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baxter is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health 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 Zachery Baxter accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Zachery Baxter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachery Baxter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baxter's office at (310) 451-8751 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachery Baxter?
Please contact Dr. Baxter's office at (310) 451-8751 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zachery Baxter have?
Dr. Zachery Baxter is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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