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Who is Dr. Nakamura, Urogynecologist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Leah Nakamura, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nakamura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakamura’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakamura’s office at (949) 855-1011.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nakamura?
Dr. Leah Nakamura, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urogynecologist 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. Nakamura empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Incontinence-Urinary, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Urology-Female, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Laguna Hills/CA community, Dr. Nakamura is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Nakamura speak?
Dr. Nakamura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nakamura treat?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Nakamura 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. Nakamura. 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:
- Chronic Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Chronic Cystitis
- Long-term Bladder Infection
- Persistent Bladder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- N3941: Urge incontinence
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:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Cystocele
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8111: Cystocele, midline
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Female Organ Prolapse
- Genital Prolapse
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Hidden blood in urine without symptoms
- Microscopic hematuria without symptoms
- No symptoms blood in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3121: Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
What procedures does Dr. Nakamura perform?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Nakamura 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. Nakamura. 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:
- 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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
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:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Bladder Dilation for Interstitial Cystitis
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Dilation
- Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
- Bladder Stretching Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
- 52260: Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia
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 X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding 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 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:
- 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 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 Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope with Biopsy
- Cystoscopy with Biopsy
- Urethroscopy with Biopsy
- Bladder Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)
Also known as:
- Bladder & Urethra Lesion Removal
- Cystoscopy with Fulguration
- Bladder Neck Surgery
- Urethral Lesion Treatment
- Laser Treatment for Bladder
CPT Codes:
- 52214: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands
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:
- 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 Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
- Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
- Bladder Lesion Removal
- Urethra Lesion Treatment
- Cystoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 52224: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy
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:
- Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
- Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
- Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Bladder Sling Removal or Revision
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
- Stress Incontinence Sling Revision
- Urethral Sling Removal
- Pelvic Sling Adjustment
- Incontinence Device Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
- 57287: Removal or revision of sling for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension Surgery
- Colpopexy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Sacrospinous Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 57282: Colpopexy, vaginal; extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous, iliococcygeus)
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Mesh Insertion
- Rectocele Repair
- Vaginal Mesh Repair
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Prosthesis Placement
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57267: Insertion of mesh or other prosthesis for repair of pelvic floor defect, each site (anterior, posterior compartment), vaginal approach (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Closure Surgery (Colpocleisis)
- Le Fort Colpocleisis
- Vaginal Obliteration
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57120: Colpocleisis (Le Fort type)
Also known as:
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Bladder Stimulator Implant
- Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
- Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
- Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement
- PTNS
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Tibial Neuromodulation
- Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation
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)
- 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming
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:
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Revision or Removal
- Nerve Stimulator Electrode Array Removal
- Peripheral Neurostimulator Repair
- Pain Stimulator Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 64585: Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array
Also known as:
- Pelvic Exam
- Gynecological Exam
- Internal Female Exam
- Vaginal Exam
CPT Codes:
- 99459: Pelvic examination (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Nakamura accept my insurance?
Dr. Nakamura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 855-1011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nakamura accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Nakamura in Laguna Hills, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nakamura's office located?
Dr. Leah Nakamura's Primary Practice
23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 500
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 855-1011
What is Dr. Nakamura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063626893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakamura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakamura
What is Dr. Leah Nakamura's specialty?
Dr. Nakamura is a Urogynecologist near Laguna Hills, CA. 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. Nakamura to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leah Nakamura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nakamura is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hoag Hospital Irvine. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Leah Nakamura accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leah Nakamura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leah Nakamura offer online booking?
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