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Dr. Mark Fritzler, MD

Chico, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fritzler, Urologist in Chico, CA?

    Dr. Mark Fritzler, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Chico, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Fritzler graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Swedish Med Ctr, General Surgery; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Fritzler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fritzler’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fritzler’s office at (530) 898-8405.

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

    • Residency: Swedish Med Ctr, General Surgery; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Swedish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine | Creighton University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Fritzler board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Fritzler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Fritzler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fritzler treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Fritzler 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. Fritzler. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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
    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    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
    • 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:

    • History of prostate cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Past prostate cancer
    • Prostate cancer survivor
    • Previous prostatic malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Weak Urine Stream
    • Feeling of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
    • Urine and Urination
    • Poor urinary stream
    • Slow urine flow
    • Difficulty peeing
    • Trouble starting urination
    • Incomplete urination
    • Bladder not emptying fully
    • Residual urine sensation
    • Still feel like I need to pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3912: Poor urinary stream
    • R3914: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

    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:

    • Personal History of Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Past bladder cancer
    • Previous urinary bladder malignancy
    • History of bladder tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N131: Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Growth of unknown type in the bladder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder tumor of uncertain nature
    • Undetermined bladder growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D414: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Flaccid Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Atonic Bladder
    • Underactive Bladder
    • Paralytic Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N312: Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Prostate
    • Prostate Disease
    • Indeterminate prostate mass
    • Prostate tumor of unknown nature
    • Prostate neoplasm of uncertain behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D400: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of prostate

    What procedures does Dr. Fritzler perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Fritzler 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. Fritzler. 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:

    • 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:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP)
    • Holmium laser enucleation of prostate
    • Prostate morcellation
    • BPH laser surgery
    • Laser prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52649: Laser enucleation of the prostate with morcellation, 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:

    • 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:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    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)

    Does Dr. Fritzler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fritzler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 898-8405 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fritzler accept in Chico, CA?

    Dr. Fritzler in Chico, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • SelectCare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Fritzler's office located?

    Dr. Mark Fritzler's Primary Practice

    645 W East Ave Ste 1

    Chico, CA 95926

    (530) 898-8405

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    Dr. Mark Fritzler's Practice 2

    888 Lakeside Vlg Cmns

    Chico, CA 95928

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

    Dr. Fritzler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508862871.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fritzler?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Fritzler's specialty?

    Dr. Fritzler is a Urologist near Chico, CA. 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. Fritzler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mark Fritzler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Fritzler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Enloe Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mark Fritzler accepting new patients in Chico, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Fritzler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Fritzler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fritzler's office at (530) 898-8405 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Fritzler?

    Please contact Dr. Fritzler's office at (530) 898-8405 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Fritzler have?

    Dr. Mark Fritzler is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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