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Dr. Brian Buzzeo, MD

Dr. Brian Buzzeo, MD

Gastonia, NC

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buzzeo, Urologist in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Brian Buzzeo, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Buzzeo graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Urology. He is a member of the Southeast Section of the AUA, Gaston County Medical Society, American Medical Association, and American Urological Association. Dr. Buzzeo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buzzeo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buzzeo’s office at (704) 864-7764.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Urology | University Of Wi Hospital and Cli | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics | University of Wisconsin Program

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Buzzeo board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Buzzeo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Buzzeo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Buzzeo treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Buzzeo 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. Buzzeo. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Microscopic 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    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:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    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:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Swelling from Ureter Narrowing
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling
    • Ureteral Stricture
    • Narrowed Ureter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
    • N131: Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    What procedures does Dr. Buzzeo perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Buzzeo 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. Buzzeo. 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 Shock Wave Treatment
    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
    • 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 Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Does Dr. Buzzeo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buzzeo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 864-7764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buzzeo accept in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Buzzeo in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buzzeo's office located?

    Dr. Brian Buzzeo's Primary Practice

    631 Cox Rd

    Gastonia, NC 28054

    (704) 864-7764

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Southeast Section of the AUA

    Member

    Gaston County Medical Society

    Member

    American Medical Association

    Member

    American Urological Association

    Member

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

    Dr. Buzzeo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407805823.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buzzeo?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Buzzeo's specialty?

    Dr. Buzzeo is a Urologist near Gastonia, NC. 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. Buzzeo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Buzzeo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buzzeo is affiliated with CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Atrium Health Cleveland 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 Brian Buzzeo accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Buzzeo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Buzzeo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buzzeo's office at (704) 864-7764 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Buzzeo?

    Please contact Dr. Buzzeo's office at (704) 864-7764 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Buzzeo have?

    Dr. Brian Buzzeo is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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