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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wirtshafter, Urologist in North Miami, FL?
Dr. Amery Wirtshafter, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in North Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Wirtshafter graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Urology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Wirtshafter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wirtshafter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wirtshafter’s office at (305) 672-4222.
Where did Dr. Wirtshafter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Urology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, General Surgery | Jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wirtshafter board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Amery Wirtshafter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Wirtshafter speak?
Dr. Wirtshafter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wirtshafter treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Wirtshafter 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. Wirtshafter. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Asymptomatic Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Benign hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Microscopic hematuria
- Invisible blood in pee
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Hidden blood in urine without symptoms
- Microscopic hematuria without symptoms
- No symptoms blood in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R311: Benign essential microscopic hematuria
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R3121: Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- ED
- Impotence
- Erection problems
- Sexual dysfunction (male)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N5201: Erectile dysfunction due to arterial insufficiency
- N5202: Corporo-venous occlusive erectile dysfunction
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R338: Other retention of urine
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
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:
- 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:
- Benign Kidney Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Kidney Disease
- Non-cancerous kidney growth
- Renal adenoma
- Non-malignant kidney mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3000: Benign neoplasm of unspecified kidney
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
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:
- Inflammation of the Penis Tip (Balanitis)
- Penis Disorder
- Balanitis
- Glans Penis Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N481: Balanitis
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder carcinoma
- Urothelial bladder cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C670: Malignant neoplasm of trigone of bladder
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C671: Malignant neoplasm of dome of bladder
What procedures does Dr. Wirtshafter perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Wirtshafter 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. Wirtshafter. 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:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
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:
- Laser Vaporization of Prostate
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Laser prostatectomy
- GreenLight laser surgery
- PVP surgery
- Prostate laser treatment
- TURP Procedure
- Prostate Resection Surgery
- Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 52648: Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
- 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:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
- Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
- Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
Also known as:
- Bulbocavernosus Reflex Test
- Pelvic reflex test
- Genital reflex measurement
- Evoked response test
CPT Codes:
- 51792: Stimulus evoked response (eg, measurement of bulbocavernosus reflex latency time)
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:
- 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:
- Prostate Cryosurgery
- Cryoablation of Prostate
- Freezing Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cryotherapy
CPT Codes:
- 55873: Cryosurgical ablation of the prostate (includes ultrasonic guidance and monitoring)
Also known as:
- Injection for Erectile Dysfunction
- Penile injection therapy
- Intracavernosal injection
- Papaverine injection
CPT Codes:
- 54235: Injection Of Corpora Cavernosa With Pharmacologic Agent(S) (Eg, Papaverine, Phentolamine)
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
Does Dr. Wirtshafter accept my insurance?
Dr. Wirtshafter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 672-4222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wirtshafter accept in North Miami, FL?
Dr. Wirtshafter in North Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wirtshafter's office located?
Dr. Amery Wirtshafter's Primary Practice
12411 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami, FL 33181
(305) 672-4222
What is Dr. Wirtshafter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wirtshafter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245283191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wirtshafter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wirtshafter
What is Dr. Amery Wirtshafter's specialty?
Dr. Wirtshafter is a Urologist near North Miami, FL. 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. Wirtshafter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amery Wirtshafter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wirtshafter is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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 Amery Wirtshafter accepting new patients in North Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Amery Wirtshafter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amery Wirtshafter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wirtshafter's office at (305) 672-4222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amery Wirtshafter?
Please contact Dr. Wirtshafter's office at (305) 672-4222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amery Wirtshafter have?
Dr. Amery Wirtshafter is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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