Dr. Paula Rookis, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Homewood, AL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Rookis graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Urology; Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery; Baptist Hlth System Inc, General Surgery.
Dr. Rookis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rookis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rookis’s office at (205) 930-0920.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rookis?
Dr. Paula Rookis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Rookis empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Incontinence, Kidney Stones, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Voiding Dysfunction, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Homewood/AL community, Dr. Rookis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Rookis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Urology; Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery; Baptist Hlth System Inc, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Rookis board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Paula Rookis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Rookis speak?
Dr. Rookis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rookis treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Rookis 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. Rookis. 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:
Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Loss of Bladder Control
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
Urge Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Sudden Urge to Urinate
Combined incontinence
Stress and urge incontinence
Dual incontinence
Stress Incontinence
Leakage with Coughing
Bladder Leakage with Activity
Urinary incontinence
Leaking urine
Bladder leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
N3941: Urge incontinence
N3946: Mixed incontinence
N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
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:
Microscopic Blood in Urine
Visible Blood in Urine
Urine and Urination
Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
Microscopic hematuria
Hidden blood in urine
Invisible blood in pee
Gross hematuria
Macroscopic hematuria
Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
Sudden Urge to Urinate
Frequent Urination
Urinary Incontinence
Urine and Urination
Urinary urgency
Urgent need to pee
Overactive bladder symptom
Urinary frequency
Peeing often
Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
R3915: Urgency of urination
R350: Frequency of micturition
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:
Urinary and Genital Symptoms
Urine and Urination
Genitourinary signs
Urogenital symptoms
Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
Painful Urination
Urine and Urination
Dysuria
Burning when peeing
Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
Overactive Bladder
OAB
Urgency Incontinence
Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
Pelvic and Perineal Pain
Pelvic Pain
Perineum pain
Pelvic floor pain
Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
Postmenopausal Vaginitis
Menopause
Vaginitis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
Also known as:
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
Bladder Pain Syndrome
Chronic Bladder Pain
Painful Bladder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
N3010: Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria
Also known as:
Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
Chronic Bladder Inflammation
Bladder Disease
Chronic Cystitis
Long-term Bladder Infection
Persistent Bladder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria
What procedures does Dr. Rookis perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Rookis 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. Rookis. 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:
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:
Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
Complex Bladder Pressure Test
Rectal Pressure Study
Gastric Pressure Test
Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
Complex Cystometrogram
Voiding Pressure Study
Bladder Function Test with Pressure
CPT Codes:
51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
Also known as:
Bladder and Urethra Scope
Cystoscopy
Urethroscopy
Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
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
51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
Bladder Dilation for Interstitial Cystitis
Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
Cystoscopy with Bladder Dilation
Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
Bladder Stretching Procedure
Suprapubic catheter insertion
Bladder drainage tube placement
Percutaneous bladder catheter
Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
Bladder Neck Injection
Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
52260: Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia
51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
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:
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:
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:
Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
Straight Catheterization
Intermittent Catheterization
Urine Retention Catheter
CPT Codes:
51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)
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 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:
Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
Stress Incontinence Sling
Urethral Sling Procedure
Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
Pessary Insertion
Vaginal Pessary Placement
Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device
CPT Codes:
57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device
Also known as:
Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
PTNS
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
Tibial Neuromodulation
Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation
CPT Codes:
64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming
Does Dr. Rookis accept my insurance?
Dr. Rookis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 930-0920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rookis accept in Homewood, AL?
Dr. Rookis in Homewood, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Rookis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rookis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962467969.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rookis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rookis
What is Dr. Paula Rookis's specialty?
Dr. Rookis is a Urologist near Homewood, AL.
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. Rookis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paula Rookis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rookis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL.
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 Paula Rookis accepting new patients in Homewood, AL?
Yes, Dr. Paula Rookis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paula Rookis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rookis's office at (205) 930-0920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paula Rookis?
Please contact Dr. Rookis's office at (205) 930-0920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paula Rookis have?
Dr. Paula Rookis is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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