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Dr. Bradley Thorgaard, MD

Dr. Bradley Thorgaard, MD

Ames, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thorgaard, Urologist in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Bradley Thorgaard, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Thorgaard graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Urology; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, General Surgery. Dr. Thorgaard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thorgaard’s office at (515) 239-4400.

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

    • Residency: Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Urology; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, General Surgery; U Tx Sw Med Ctr Affil Hsps, General Surgery | University of Texas At Southwestern | Methodist Health System Dallas Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    Is Dr. Thorgaard board certified in Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bradley Thorgaard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Thorgaard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thorgaard treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Thorgaard 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. Thorgaard. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 and Ureter Stones
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal and Ureteral Calculi
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    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

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
    • C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder

    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

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    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:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Thorgaard perform?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Thorgaard 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. Thorgaard. 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:

    • 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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope with Ureteral Manipulation
    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Ureter Manipulation (No Stone Removal)
    • Bladder Scope with Ureter Access
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52330: Cystourethroscopy (including ureteral catheterization); with manipulation, without removal of ureteral calculus
    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    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:

    • 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:

    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave

    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 and Urethra Exam with Small Lesion Treatment
    • Cystourethroscopy with Fulguration
    • Bladder Lesion Removal
    • Urethra Lesion Treatment
    • Cystoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52224: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) or treatment of MINOR (less than 0.5 cm) lesion(s) with or without biopsy

    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:

    • Complicated Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Difficult Bladder Catheter Placement
    • Indwelling Catheter Insertion (Complex)
    • Temporary Urinary Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51703: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Thorgaard accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Thorgaard's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Thorgaard's office located?

    Dr. Bradley Thorgaard's Primary Practice

    1215 Duff Ave

    Ames, IA 50010

    (515) 239-4400

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    Dr. Bradley Thorgaard's Practice 2

    2411 Edgington Ave

    Eldora, IA 50627

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    Dr. Bradley Thorgaard's Practice 3

    421 E Merle Hibbs Blvd

    Marshalltown, IA 50158

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

    Dr. Thorgaard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356323554.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thorgaard?

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

    What is Dr. Bradley Thorgaard's specialty?

    Dr. Thorgaard is a Urologist near Ames, IA. 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. Thorgaard to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bradley Thorgaard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thorgaard is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bradley Thorgaard accepting new patients in Ames, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Bradley Thorgaard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bradley Thorgaard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thorgaard's office at (515) 239-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bradley Thorgaard?

    Please contact Dr. Thorgaard's office at (515) 239-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bradley Thorgaard have?

    Dr. Bradley Thorgaard is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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