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Dr. Bruce Yalowitz, MD

Dr. Bruce Yalowitz, MD

Merrillville, IN

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yalowitz, Urologist in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Bruce Yalowitz, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Yalowitz graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Urology. Dr. Yalowitz is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yalowitz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yalowitz’s office at (219) 769-8641.

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

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Urology | University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yalowitz board certified in Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Yalowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Yalowitz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Yalowitz treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Yalowitz 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. Yalowitz. 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:

    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Frequent Urination
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Straining to Urinate
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom
    • Difficult urination
    • Pushing to pee
    • Straining during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R351: Nocturia
    • R350: Frequency of micturition
    • R3915: Urgency of urination
    • R3916: Straining to void

    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:

    • 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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Urinary Tract Obstruction or Reflux
    • Bladder Disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urinary Tract Blockage
    • Urine Backflow Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N138: Other obstructive and reflux uropathy

    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:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Does Dr. Yalowitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yalowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 769-8641 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yalowitz accept in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Yalowitz in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yalowitz's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Yalowitz's Primary Practice

    400 W 84th Dr

    Merrillville, IN 46410

    (219) 769-8641

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    Dr. Bruce Yalowitz's Practice 2

    901 MacArthur Blvd

    Munster, IN 46321

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    Dr. Bruce Yalowitz's Practice 3

    9042 Columbia Ave Ste B

    Munster, IN 46321

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

    Dr. Yalowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639161235.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yalowitz?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Yalowitz's specialty?

    Dr. Yalowitz is a Urologist near Merrillville, IN. 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. Yalowitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Yalowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yalowitz is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital 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 Bruce Yalowitz accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Yalowitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Yalowitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yalowitz's office at (219) 769-8641 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Yalowitz?

    Please contact Dr. Yalowitz's office at (219) 769-8641 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Yalowitz have?

    Dr. Bruce Yalowitz is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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