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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amukele, Urologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Samuel Amukele, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Amukele completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Urology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Amukele is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amukele’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amukele’s office at (619) 662-5458.
Where did Dr. Amukele go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Urology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Amukele board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Amukele, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Amukele speak?
Dr. Amukele and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Amukele typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Amukele 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. Amukele. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- History of kidney cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Wilms tumor
- Past kidney cancer
- Renal cancer survivor
- Previous kidney malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85528: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Amukele typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Amukele 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. Amukele. 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:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
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
Does Dr. Amukele accept my insurance?
Dr. Amukele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 662-5458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amukele accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Amukele in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amukele's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Amukele affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Amukele has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center,San Diego, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center,San Diego, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center,San Marcos, CA
Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center,San Marcos, CA
What is Dr. Amukele's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amukele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871570341.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amukele?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amukele
What is Dr. Samuel Amukele's specialty?
Dr. Amukele is an Urologist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Urologist do?
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.
Is Dr. Samuel Amukele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amukele is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Dr. Samuel Amukele accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Amukele is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Amukele offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amukele's office at (619) 662-5458 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Samuel Amukele?
Please contact Dr. Amukele's office at (619) 662-5458 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Amukele's office located?
Dr. Amukele's offices are located in San Diego, CA and San Marcos, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Amukele have?
Dr. Samuel Amukele is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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