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Dr. John Pattaras, MD

Atlanta, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pattaras, Urologist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. John Pattaras, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pattaras graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Urology; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, General Surgery; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Pattaras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pattaras’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pattaras’s office at (404) 616-4307.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pattaras?

    Dr. John Pattaras, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist 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. Pattaras empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Cancer, Prostate Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Pattaras is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Urology; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, General Surgery; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Geo Washington University School Med

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Pattaras board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Pattaras, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Pattaras speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pattaras treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Pattaras 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. Pattaras. 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:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • History of kidney cancer
    • History of prostate cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Wilms tumor
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Past kidney cancer
    • Renal cancer survivor
    • Previous kidney malignancy
    • Past prostate cancer
    • Prostate cancer survivor
    • Previous prostatic malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85528: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney
    • Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate

    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 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:

    • Blocked Ureter
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Stricture
    • Narrowed Ureter
    • Ureter Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    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:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Lipoma of the Kidney
    • Benign Tumor
    • Fatty tumor on kidney
    • Renal lipoma
    • Benign fatty growth in kidney
    • Kidney fatty lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1771: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    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:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    What procedures does Dr. Pattaras perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Pattaras 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. Pattaras. 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 Seed Implants (Brachytherapy)
    • Prostate Brachytherapy
    • Interstitial Radioelement Application
    • Prostate Radiation Seed Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 55875: Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement application, with or without cystoscopy

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
    • Prostate fiducial marker insertion
    • Radiation therapy guidance markers
    • Prostate dosimeter placement
    • Needle placement for prostate radiation

    CPT Codes:

    • 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple

    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:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Pattaras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pattaras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-4307 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pattaras accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Pattaras in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Pattaras' office located?

    Dr. John Pattaras' Primary Practice

    1365 Clifton Rd NE Ste B1400

    Atlanta, GA 30322

    (404) 616-4307

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    Dr. John Pattaras' Practice 2

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

    Atlanta, GA 30303

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    Dr. John Pattaras' Practice 3

    6325 Hospital Pkwy

    Peachtree Corners, GA 30097

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

    Dr. Pattaras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619905965.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pattaras?

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

    What is Dr. John Pattaras's specialty?

    Dr. Pattaras is a Urologist near Atlanta, GA. 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. Pattaras to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Pattaras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pattaras is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta 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 John Pattaras accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. John Pattaras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Pattaras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pattaras's office at (404) 616-4307 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Pattaras?

    Please contact Dr. Pattaras's office at (404) 616-4307 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Pattaras have?

    Dr. John Pattaras is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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