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- 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
About Dr. Koper
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Alex Koper, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Alex graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1975. Medicare claims data shows Alex provided 5,902 services to 2,257 patients. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and automated urinalysis test. NPI 1053324079 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 681-1761
- Email not available
Practice Locations
215 PESETAS LN
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pediatric urology
Reconstructive and complex
- Urethral injury
- Urinary diversion complications
- Urinary tract fistula
- Urologic complications of kidney transplant
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Bladder and urinary
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Botulinum toxin injection into the bladder
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
- Urinary diversion
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Kidney and ureter removal
- Partial kidney removal
- Pyeloplasty
- Radical kidney removal
- Ureteral reconstruction
- Ureteral reimplantation
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
- Vasectomy reversal
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
- Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate
- Urinary flow testing
- Urodynamic testing
- Urologic consultation
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Laser enucleation of the prostate
- Laser vaporization of the prostate
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Robotic simple prostatectomy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
- Water-vapor treatment for enlarged prostate
Reconstructive and pediatric
Stone procedures
- Laser treatment of urinary stones
- Nephrostomy tube management
- Percutaneous kidney-stone removal
- Shock-wave treatment of kidney stones
- Ureteral stent placement
- Ureteroscopy
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,902 services · 2,257 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
572 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Simple change of bladder tube | Procedure | 51705 |
182 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
142 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
66 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
53 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
39 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
37 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope | Procedure | 52601 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
37 | More often than most peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Santa Barbara 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alex Koper specialize in?
Alex Koper is an urologist in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Alex Koper located?
Alex Koper is listed at 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alex Koper's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 681-1761. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alex Koper?
Alex Koper's National Provider Identifier is 1053324079. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alex Koper train?
Alex Koper attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alex Koper have?
Alex Koper has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alex Koper do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alex Koper performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, simple change of bladder tube and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alex Koper's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alex Koper. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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