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Dr. Frank Tortora, MD

Urologist

Sanford, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tortora, Urologist in Sanford, NC?

    Dr. Frank Tortora, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Sanford, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tortora completed his residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, Urology; Univ Of Nc Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Tortora is fluent in English, German, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tortora’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tortora’s office at (919) 467-3203.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Urology; Univ Of Nc Hosps, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Tortora board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Tortora, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Tortora speak?

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

    • English
    • German
    • Italian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Tortora typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Tortora 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. Tortora. 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Tortora typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Tortora 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. Tortora. 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:

    • Urethra Widening Procedure
    • Urethral Stricture Dilation
    • Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
    • Urethral Calibration

    CPT Codes:

    • 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Treatment with HIFU
    • HIFU for Prostate Cancer
    • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Prostate
    • Prostate Ablation
    • Transrectal HIFU

    CPT Codes:

    • 55880: Ablation of malignant prostate tissue, transrectal, with high intensity-focused ultrasound (HIFU), including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Tortora accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tortora accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 467-3203 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tortora accept in Sanford, NC?

    Dr. Tortora in Sanford, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tortora's office located?

    Dr. Frank Tortora's Primary Practice

    1139 Carthage St

    Sanford, NC 27330

    (919) 467-3203

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    Dr. Frank Tortora's Practice 2

    105 SW Cary Pkwy Ste 300

    Cary, NC 27511

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    Dr. Frank Tortora's Practice 3

    3821 Ed Dr

    Raleigh, NC 27612

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

    Dr. Tortora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912975913.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tortora?

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

    What is Dr. Frank Tortora's specialty?

    Dr. Tortora is an Urologist near Sanford, NC.

    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. Frank Tortora affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tortora is affiliated with Wakemed Cary Hospital, Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Central Carolina Hospital, Ecu Health North 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 Dr. Frank Tortora accepting new patients in Sanford, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Tortora is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Tortora offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tortora's office at (919) 467-3203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Frank Tortora?

    Please contact Dr. Tortora's office at (919) 467-3203 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tortora's office located?

    Dr. Tortora's offices are located in Sanford, NC, Cary, NC, and Raleigh, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Tortora have?

    Dr. Frank Tortora is certified by the American Board of Urology.