Dr. Kenneth Hsiao, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Alamo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hsiao completed his residency at Emory Univ. School of Medicine.
Dr. Hsiao is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hsiao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hsiao’s office at (925) 935-0627.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hsiao?
Dr. Kenneth Hsiao, 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. Hsiao empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Penile Prostheses, Robotic Surgery, Urology-Female, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Alamo/CA community, Dr. Hsiao is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hsiao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ. School of Medicine | Emory Univ. School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hsiao board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Hsiao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Hsiao speak?
Dr. Hsiao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Hsiao treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Hsiao 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. Hsiao. 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:
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:
Weak Urine Stream
Urine and Urination
Poor urinary stream
Slow urine flow
Difficulty peeing
Trouble starting urination
ICD-10 Codes:
R3912: Poor urinary stream
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:
Urinary and Genital Symptoms
Urine and Urination
Genitourinary signs
Urogenital symptoms
Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
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:
Frequent Urination
Sudden Urge to Urinate
Urine and Urination
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary frequency
Peeing often
Frequent need to urinate
Urinary urgency
Urgent need to pee
Overactive bladder symptom
ICD-10 Codes:
R350: Frequency of micturition
R3915: Urgency of urination
Also known as:
Kidney Stones
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
N200: Calculus of kidney
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:
Testicular Hypofunction
Testicular Disorder
Underactive Testicles
Low Testicular Function
Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Urge Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Sudden Urge to Urinate
Stress Incontinence
Leakage with Coughing
Bladder Leakage with Activity
ICD-10 Codes:
N3941: Urge incontinence
N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
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:
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:
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Impotence
ED
Erection problems
ICD-10 Codes:
N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
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:
Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
Swollen Kidney
Kidney Disease
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
What procedures does Dr. Hsiao perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Hsiao 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. Hsiao. 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:
Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
ESWL
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
Bladder scope for stones
Kidney stone breaking with stent
Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
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 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:
Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
Bladder Tumor Fulguration
Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
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:
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:
Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
TURP Procedure
Prostate Resection Surgery
Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery
CPT Codes:
55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
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)
52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
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:
Urethral Stricture Treatment (Male)
Cystourethroscopy with urethral dilation
Drug-coated balloon urethral treatment
Male urethral stricture repair
CPT Codes:
52284: Cystourethroscopy, with mechanical urethral dilation and urethral therapeutic drug delivery by drug-coated balloon catheter for urethral stricture or stenosis, male, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
Bladder Injection for Overactivity
Bladder Chemodenervation
Botox for Bladder
Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
Cystourethroscopy
Ureteroscopy
Pyeloscopy
Urinary Tract Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic
Also known as:
Bladder Stone Crushing and Removal (Large/Complex)
Litholapaxy (large stone)
Cystolitholapaxy
Bladder stone fragmentation
Removal of large bladder calculus
CPT Codes:
52318: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)
Also known as:
Bladder Scope with Ureter/Kidney Biopsy and Treatment
Ureteroscopy with biopsy
Pyeloscopy with fulguration
Ureteral lesion removal via scope
CPT Codes:
52354: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with biopsy and/or fulguration of ureteral or renal pelvic lesion
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:
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:
Repair of Scrotal Fluid Buildup (Hydrocele)
Hydrocelectomy
Bottle Type Hydrocele Repair
Testicular Hydrocele Surgery
CPT Codes:
55060: Repair of tunica vaginalis hydrocele (Bottle type)
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:
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:
Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
Laparoscopic Colpopexy
Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
Cystocele and rectocele repair
Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
Stress Incontinence Sling
Urethral Sling Procedure
Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
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. Hsiao accept my insurance?
Dr. Hsiao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 935-0627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hsiao accept in Alamo, CA?
Dr. Hsiao in Alamo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Hsiao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hsiao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265427975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hsiao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hsiao
What is Dr. Kenneth Hsiao's specialty?
Dr. Hsiao is a Urologist near Alamo, 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. Hsiao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Hsiao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hsiao is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center 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.
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Is Kenneth Hsiao accepting new patients in Alamo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Hsiao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Hsiao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hsiao's office at (925) 935-0627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Hsiao?
Please contact Dr. Hsiao's office at (925) 935-0627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Hsiao have?
Dr. Kenneth Hsiao is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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