Dr. Joseph Basler, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Basler completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Urology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery.
Dr. Basler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basler’s office at (210) 450-9600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Basler?
Dr. Joseph Basler, 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. Basler empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endourology, Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Urologic Cancer, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the San Antonio/TX community, Dr. Basler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Basler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: American Cancer Society CDA
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Urology; Univ Hosps & Clinics, General Surgery | University Mo
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Is Dr. Basler board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Basler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Basler speak?
Dr. Basler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Basler treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Basler 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. Basler. 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:
Special Medical Examination
Specific health check
Detailed medical assessment
Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
Kidney Stones
Ureter Stone
Kidney and Ureter Stones
Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
Ureteral Disorder
Kidney Disease
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
Ureteral Calculus
Renal and Ureteral Calculi
Hydronephrosis due to Stones
Kidney Stone Obstruction
Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
N200: Calculus of kidney
N201: Calculus of ureter
N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
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:
Other Foreskin Problems
Phimosis
Penis Disorder
Various foreskin issues
Unspecified foreskin conditions
Foreskin abnormalities
Tight foreskin
Foreskin constriction
Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
N478: Other disorders of prepuce
N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
Hydrocele
Testicular Disorder
Fluid in scrotum
Scrotal swelling
Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
Also known as:
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
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:
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:
Sterilization Procedure
Tubal Ligation
Vasectomy
Permanent contraception
Tubal ligation
Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
Routine Adult Health Checkup
Health Checkup
Adult physical exam
Annual wellness visit for adults
General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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
What procedures does Dr. Basler perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Basler 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. Basler. 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:
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
TURP Procedure
Prostate Resection Surgery
Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
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)
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:
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)
Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
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)
52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
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:
Bladder and Urethra Scope
Cystoscopy
Urethroscopy
Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
Cystourethroscopy for Stones
Ureteral Stone Manipulation
CPT Codes:
52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
Also known as:
Bladder Scope with Steroid Injection for Stricture
Cystourethroscopy with Steroid Injection
Urethral Stricture Injection
Bladder Scope for Narrowing
CPT Codes:
52283: Cystourethroscopy, with steroid injection into stricture
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
54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
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:
Undescended Testicle Surgery
Spermatocele Removal
Orchiopexy
Testicular Fixation
Cryptorchidism Repair
Inguinal Orchiopexy
Excision of spermatocele
Epididymal cyst removal
Sperm cyst surgery
CPT Codes:
54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
54840: Excision of spermatocele, with or without epididymectomy
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:
Repair of Scrotal Fluid Buildup (Hydrocele)
Hydrocelectomy
Bottle Type Hydrocele Repair
Testicular Hydrocele Surgery
CPT Codes:
55060: Repair of tunica vaginalis hydrocele (Bottle type)
Does Dr. Basler accept my insurance?
Dr. Basler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 450-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basler accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Basler in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Basler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801802566.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basler
What is Dr. Joseph Basler's specialty?
Dr. Basler is a Urologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Basler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Basler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Basler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital - San Antonio.
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.
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Is Joseph Basler accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Basler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Basler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basler's office at (210) 450-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Basler?
Please contact Dr. Basler's office at (210) 450-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Basler have?
Dr. Joseph Basler is certified by the American Board of Urology.