28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smaltz, Urologist in Alamogordo, NM?
Where did Dr. Smaltz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: N-Eastern Oh Univ Coll Med, Urology; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery | Northeast Ohio Medical University Program
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine | University of Arizona, College of Medicine
Is Dr. Smaltz board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Charles Smaltz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Smaltz speak?
Dr. Smaltz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Smaltz typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Smaltz 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. Smaltz. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Smaltz typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Smaltz 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. Smaltz. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Smaltz accept my insurance?
Dr. Smaltz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 437-4909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smaltz accept in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Smaltz in Alamogordo, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christus Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smaltz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Smaltz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Smaltz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Smaltz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smaltz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700883394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smaltz?
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