Physician Profile
Aytac H. Apaydin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Apaydin
Aytac H. Apaydin, MD is a healthcare provider in Salinas, CA specializing in urology. Aytac trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Aytac provided 7,310 services to 3,573 patients. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (831) 758-3851
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1115 LOS PALOS DR
Salinas, CA 93901
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
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,310 services · 3,573 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant | Procedure | 52442 |
138 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
108 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
88 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
76 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
75 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
75 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
75 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection procedure for imaging of bladder during voiding | Procedure | 51600 |
75 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
69 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52204 |
63 | More 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Salinas 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Apaydin's specialty?
Dr. Apaydin is an urologist in Salinas, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Apaydin?
Dr. Apaydin is listed at 1115 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Apaydin?
The number on file is (831) 758-3851. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Apaydin?
Dr. Apaydin's National Provider Identifier is 1689606741. 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
What is Dr. Apaydin's medical education?
Dr. Apaydin attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Apaydin have?
Dr. Apaydin has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Apaydin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Apaydin performs procedures including insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant, biopsy of prostate gland and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance 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 Dr. Apaydin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Apaydin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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