38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Merguerian, Pediatric Urologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Paul Merguerian, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Merguerian graduated from Hadassah Medical School and completed his residency at Urology, University of Rochester - Urology Dept, Rochester. Dr. Merguerian is fluent in English, Armenian, French, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merguerian’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merguerian’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Merguerian?
Dr. Paul Merguerian, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Merguerian empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Exstrophy, Genitourinary Reconstruction, Hypospadias, Undescended Testis, Urinary Tract Infections, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Merguerian is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Merguerian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Urology, University of Rochester - Urology Dept, Rochester | Surgery - General, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester | Surgery - General, Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem | University of Rochester Program
Medical School: Hadassah Medical School
Is Dr. Merguerian board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Merguerian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Merguerian speak?
Dr. Merguerian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
French
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Merguerian treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Merguerian 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. Merguerian. 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:
- Phimosis
- Hidden Penis
- Other Congenital Penis Malformation
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Other Penis Disorder
- Curved Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
- Penis birth defects
- Congenital penile anomaly
- Penis development issues
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Congenital penile curvature
- Bent penis
- Penile deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
- Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- Q5561: Curvature of penis (lateral)
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Congenital Testicle and Scrotum Malformation
- Testicular Disorder
- Testicular Birth Defect
- Scrotal Birth Defect
- Abnormal Testicle at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5529: Other congenital malformations of testis and scrotum
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Congenital Chordee
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
- Q544: Congenital chordee
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Exstrophy
- Bladder Disease
- Exposed bladder at birth
- Congenital bladder defect
- Open bladder defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6410: Exstrophy of urinary bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Congenital Penile Torsion
- Birth Defects
- Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis at Birth
- Penile Rotation
- Congenital Penile Curvature
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5563: Congenital torsion of penis
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
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
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:
- Fetal Genitourinary Anomalies
- Fetal Urinary Tract Defects
- Fetal Reproductive Organ Malformations
- Congenital Kidney Problems in Fetus
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35EXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal genitourinary anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Merguerian perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Merguerian 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. Merguerian. 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:
- 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:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Undescended Testicle Surgery (Abdominal)
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Abdominal Testicle Repair
- Fowler-Stephens Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54650: Orchiopexy, abdominal approach, for intra-abdominal testis (eg, Fowler-Stephens)
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Complex Hypospadias Complication Repair with Skin Graft
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Hypospadias Fistula Repair
- Urethral Stricture Repair Hypospadias
- Urethroplasty with Flap Graft
- Hypospadias Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
- 54344: Repair of hypospadias complication(s) (ie, fistula, stricture, diverticula); requiring mobilization of skin flaps and urethroplasty with flap or patch graft
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
- Chordee Correction Surgery
- Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
- Penile Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
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:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
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:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
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:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Complex cystometrogram
- Bladder function study
- Urodynamic testing (complex)
CPT Codes:
- 51726: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment);
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Enlargement
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Meatotomy
- Urethral Meatus Incision
- Urinary Opening Widening
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53020: Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure); except infant
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
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 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Skin Growth Excision
- Mole Removal (Small)
- Benign Skin Lesion Surgery
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Merguerian accept my insurance?
Dr. Merguerian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merguerian accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Merguerian in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Carilion Clinic
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Microsoft
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merguerian's office located?
What is Dr. Merguerian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merguerian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700895000.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merguerian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merguerian
What is Dr. Paul Merguerian's specialty?
Dr. Merguerian is a Pediatric Urologist near Seattle, WA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Merguerian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Merguerian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Merguerian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Paul Merguerian accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Merguerian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Merguerian offer online booking?
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How can I make an appointment with Paul Merguerian?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Merguerian have?
Dr. Paul Merguerian is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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