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Who is Dr. Cornell, Urologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Robert Cornell, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cornell graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Cornell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cornell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cornell’s office at (713) 652-5011.
Where did Dr. Cornell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Cornell board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cornell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Cornell speak?
Dr. Cornell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cornell treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Cornell 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. Cornell. 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:
- 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:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
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:
- Waking Up to Urinate at Night
- Urine and Urination
- Nocturia
- Nighttime urination
- Frequent night peeing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R351: Nocturia
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
- R338: Other retention of urine
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:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Impotence
- ED
- Erection problems
- Sexual dysfunction (male)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
- N5201: Erectile dysfunction due to arterial insufficiency
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Problems in Male Genitals
- Penis Disorder
- Testicular Disorder
- Male genital vascular issues
- Circulation problems in male reproductive organs
- Vascular disease of male genitals
ICD-10 Codes:
- N501: Vascular disorders of male genital organs
Also known as:
- Inflammation of Foreskin and Glans
- Penis Disorder
- Balanoposthitis
- Inflamed Foreskin and Penis Tip
ICD-10 Codes:
- N476: Balanoposthitis
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:
- Flaccid Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Disease
- Atonic Bladder
- Underactive Bladder
- Paralytic Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N312: Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
What procedures does Dr. Cornell perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Cornell 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. Cornell. 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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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:
- 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 Opening with Drainage (Cystostomy)
- Cystostomy
- Cystotomy with Drainage
- Surgical Bladder Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 51040: Cystostomy, cystotomy with drainage
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Guided Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
- Transperineal prostate biopsy
- Stereotactic prostate biopsy
- Saturation prostate biopsy
- Prostate cancer screening biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
- 55706: Biopsies, prostate, needle, transperineal, stereotactic template guided saturation sampling, including imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
- Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
- Erectile Dysfunction Implant
- Penis Pump Implant
CPT Codes:
- 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Also known as:
- Scrotum Removal
- Scrotal Resection
- Scrotectomy
- Testicle Sac Removal
CPT Codes:
- 55150: Resection of scrotum
Also known as:
- Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Removal and Replacement
- Penile Implant Revision
- Replace Penile Pump
- Multi-Component Penile Prosthesis Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 54410: Removal and replacement of all component(s) of a multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis at the same operative session
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Scrotal Exploration
- Testicular Exploration
- Scrotum Examination Surgery
- Surgical Scrotal Investigation
CPT Codes:
- 55110: Scrotal exploration
Does Dr. Cornell accept my insurance?
Dr. Cornell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 652-5011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cornell accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Cornell in Houston, TX 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cornell's office located?
Dr. Robert Cornell's Primary Practice
1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1700
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 652-5011
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert Cornell?
Dr. Cornell has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Cornell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cornell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457331803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cornell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cornell
What is Dr. Robert Cornell's specialty?
Dr. Cornell is a Urologist near Houston, 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. Cornell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Cornell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cornell is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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 Robert Cornell accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cornell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Cornell offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cornell, or call (713) 652-5011 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Cornell?
Please contact Dr. Cornell's office at (713) 652-5011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Cornell have?
Dr. Robert Cornell is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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