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Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara, MD

Pottsville, PA

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pujara, Urologist in Pottsville, PA?

    Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Pottsville, PA. He has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Pujara graduated from Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. Dr. Pujara is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pujara’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pujara’s office at (570) 622-1553.

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

    • Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Pujara speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Pujara treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Pujara 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. Pujara. 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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    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:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Kidney
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Kidney Abscess
    • Infected Hydronephrosis
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N136: Pyonephrosis
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
    • Bladder Stones
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Neoplasm
    • Bladder Growth
    • Unspecified Bladder Mass
    • Vesical Calculi
    • Bladder Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D494: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder
    • N210: Calculus in bladder

    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:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    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:

    • Flaccid Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Atonic Bladder
    • Underactive Bladder
    • Paralytic Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N312: Flaccid neuropathic bladder, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Test Results
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine findings
    • Irregular urinalysis
    • Abnormal pee test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine

    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:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Pujara perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Pujara 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. Pujara. 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 Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
    • 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:

    • 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 with Biopsy
    • Cystoscopy with Biopsy
    • Urethroscopy with Biopsy
    • Bladder Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52204: Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
    • Hydrocele Excision
    • Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
    • Scrotal Swelling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral

    Does Dr. Pujara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pujara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 622-1553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pujara accept in Pottsville, PA?

    Dr. Pujara in Pottsville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tour Med travel insurance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pujara's office located?

    Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara's Primary Practice

    1630 Mount Hope Ave

    Pottsville, PA 17901

    (570) 622-1553

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

    Dr. Pujara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952371924.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pujara?

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

    What is Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara's specialty?

    Dr. Pujara is a Urologist near Pottsville, PA. 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. Pujara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pujara is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Reading Hospital Tower Health 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 Mahendrakumar Pujara accepting new patients in Pottsville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mahendrakumar Pujara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pujara's office at (570) 622-1553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mahendrakumar Pujara?

    Please contact Dr. Pujara's office at (570) 622-1553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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