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Dr. Brian Yamada, MD

Dr. Brian Yamada, MD

Saratoga Springs, NY

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yamada, Urologist in Saratoga Springs, NY?

    Dr. Brian Yamada, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Saratoga Springs, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Yamada completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Yamada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamada’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamada’s office.

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

    • Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Urology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Yamada board certified as an Urologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Yamada speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yamada treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Yamada 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. Yamada. 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:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence
    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3946: Mixed incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Urinary Tract Stones
    • Bladder Disease
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Urinary Calculi
    • Bladder Stones
    • Urolithiasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N209: Urinary calculus, unspecified

    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
    • Benign hematuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
    • R311: Benign essential 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3915: Urgency of urination

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8110: Cystocele, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    What procedures does Dr. Yamada perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Yamada 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. Yamada. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
    • Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
    • 52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)

    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 or Urethra Implant Injection
    • Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
    • Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
    • Bladder Neck Injection
    • Endoscopic Urethral Implant
    • Suprapubic catheter insertion
    • Bladder drainage tube placement
    • Percutaneous bladder catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
    • 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter

    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 Neck Resection
    • TURBN
    • Transurethral Bladder Neck Surgery
    • Bladder Outlet Obstruction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 52500: Transurethral resection of bladder neck (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Prostate Implant for Urinary Flow
    • Transprostatic Implant Insertion
    • Cystourethroscopy with Prostate Stent
    • Adjustable Prostate Implant
    • Prostate Urethral Lift

    CPT Codes:

    • 52441: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of permanent adjustable transprostatic implant; single implant

    Also known as:

    • Additional Prostate Implant Placement (Cystoscopy)
    • Transprostatic Implant Insertion (Additional)
    • Urethral Lift Device (Additional)
    • Prostatic Urethral Stent (Additional)
    • Cystoscopy with Prostate Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 52442: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of permanent adjustable transprostatic implant; each additional permanent adjustable transprostatic implant (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
    • Cystourethroscopy
    • Ureteroscopy
    • Pyeloscopy
    • Urinary Tract Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
    • Bladder Lesion Removal
    • Urethra Lesion Treatment
    • Cystoscopy with Biopsy
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
    • Vaginal Graft Revision or Removal
    • Cystocele Repair
    • Urethrocele Repair
    • Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
    • Prosthetic Vaginal Graft Revision
    • Vaginal Mesh Removal
    • Vaginal Graft Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
    • 57295: Revision (including removal) of prosthetic vaginal graft; vaginal approach

    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
    • Vaginal Mesh Repair
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Surgery
    • Pelvic Floor Prosthesis Placement

    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)

    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:

    • Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Sacral Neuromodulation
    • Bladder Stimulator Implant
    • Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
    • Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
    • Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Revision or Removal
    • Peripheral or Gastric Neurostimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Nerve Stimulator Electrode Array Removal
    • Peripheral Neurostimulator Repair
    • Pain Stimulator Adjustment
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator removal
    • Sacral neurostimulator revision
    • Gastric stimulator removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 64585: Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array
    • 64595: Revision or removal of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array

    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:

    • 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:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele Aspiration
    • Hydrocele Drainage
    • Testicular Fluid Aspiration
    • Scrotal Swelling Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 55000: Puncture aspiration of hydrocele, tunica vaginalis, with or without injection of medication

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Pellet Implantation
    • Birth Control
    • Hormone Replacement Pellets
    • Estradiol Pellet Insertion
    • Testosterone Pellet Insertion
    • Bioidentical Hormone Pellets

    CPT Codes:

    • 11980: Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin)

    Does Dr. Yamada accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yamada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yamada accept in Saratoga Springs, NY?

    Dr. Yamada in Saratoga Springs, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yamada's office located?

    Dr. Brian Yamada's Primary Practice

    211 Church St

    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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    Dr. Brian Yamada's Practice 2

    19 West Ave Ste 103

    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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

    Dr. Yamada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801849039.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamada?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Yamada's specialty?

    Dr. Yamada is a Urologist near Saratoga Springs, NY. 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. Yamada to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Yamada is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, NY, Albany 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 Brian Yamada accepting new patients in Saratoga Springs, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Brian Yamada offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yamada's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Yamada?

    Please contact Dr. Yamada's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Yamada have?

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

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