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Dr. Barry Lifson, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lifson, Urologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Barry Lifson, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lifson completed his residency at Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Urology; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lifson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lifson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lifson’s office at (843) 792-1414.

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

    • Residency: Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Urology; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, General Surgery | Metropolitan Hospital Center

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny

    Is Dr. Lifson board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Barry Lifson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Lifson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lifson treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Lifson 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. Lifson. 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 Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    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:

    • 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:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Antibiotic Use
    • Antibiotics
    • Chronic antibiotic therapy
    • Ongoing antibiotic treatment
    • Extended antibiotic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    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:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve or Muscle Dysfunction
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neuromuscular Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Control Problems
    • Bladder Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N318: Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    What procedures does Dr. Lifson perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Lifson 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. Lifson. 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:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
    • Bladder Stone Removal
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones
    • Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
    • Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
    • Kidney Stone Laser Treatment
    • Litholapaxy
    • Bladder Stone Crushing
    • Cystolitholapaxy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
    • 52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)
    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    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 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:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    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:

    • Complex Kidney Stone Removal
    • Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
    • Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
    • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
    • Kidney Stone Extraction
    • Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
    • Complex PCNL
    • Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
    • Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
    • Cystourethroscopy for Stones
    • Ureteral Stone Manipulation
    • PCNL
    • Pyelolithotomy
    • Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50081: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; complex (eg, stone[s] > 2 cm, branching stones, stones in multiple locations, ureter stones, complicated anatomy)
    • 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
    • 50080: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; simple (eg, stone[s] up to 2 cm in single location of kidney or renal pelvis, nonbranching stones)

    Also known as:

    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • Laser Vaporization of Prostate
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
    • Laser prostatectomy
    • GreenLight laser surgery
    • PVP surgery
    • Prostate laser treatment

    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)
    • 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)

    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:

    • Kidney and Ureter Catheter Placement
    • Percutaneous Nephroureteral Catheter Insertion
    • Nephrostomy Tube Placement
    • Ureteral Stent Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 50433: Placement of nephroureteral catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, new access

    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:

    • 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 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 Stone Crushing and Removal (Large/Complex)
    • Litholapaxy (large stone)
    • Cystolitholapaxy
    • Bladder stone fragmentation
    • Removal of large bladder calculus

    CPT Codes:

    • 52318: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
    • Kidney Drainage Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 50432: Placement of 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:

    • Complicated Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Complex Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51710: Change of cystostomy tube; complicated

    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:

    • Urethra Widening Surgery
    • Internal Urethrotomy
    • Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
    • Urethral Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy

    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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope with Biopsy
    • Cystoscopy with Biopsy
    • Urethroscopy with Biopsy
    • Bladder Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)

    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 Removal (One Side)
    • Hydrocele Excision
    • Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
    • Scrotal Swelling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    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

    Also known as:

    • Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Removal and Replacement
    • Penile Implant Revision
    • Replace Penile Pump
    • Multi-Component Penile Prosthesis Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 54410: Removal and replacement of all component(s) of a multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis at the same operative session

    Also known as:

    • Spermatocele Removal
    • Excision of spermatocele
    • Epididymal cyst removal
    • Sperm cyst surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54840: Excision of spermatocele, with or without epididymectomy

    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)

    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)

    Does Dr. Lifson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lifson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lifson accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Lifson in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lifson's office located?

    Dr. Barry Lifson's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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    Dr. Barry Lifson's Practice 2

    8992 University Blvd

    North Charleston, SC 29406

    (843) 792-1414

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

    Dr. Lifson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659319200.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lifson?

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

    What is Dr. Barry Lifson's specialty?

    Dr. Lifson is a Urologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Lifson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Barry Lifson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lifson is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Trident 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 Barry Lifson accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Barry Lifson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barry Lifson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lifson's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barry Lifson?

    Please contact Dr. Lifson's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Barry Lifson have?

    Dr. Barry Lifson is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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