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- 1226 E Water St, Syracuse, NY 13210
About Dr. Albala
David M. Albala, M.D. practices urology in Syracuse, NY. Medicare claims data shows David provided 10,588 services to 2,611 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, and automated urinalysis test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386734531.
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
- (315) 478-4185
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1226 E WATER ST
Syracuse, NY 13210
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
10,588 services · 2,611 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
254 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
90 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
80 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
59 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
41 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
39 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Simple change of bladder tube | Procedure | 51705 |
33 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
24 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
105 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
58 | As often as other 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Syracuse 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David M. Albala?
David M. Albala is an urologist in Syracuse, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is David M. Albala's address?
David M. Albala is listed at 1226 E Water St, Syracuse, NY 13210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David M. Albala?
The number on file is (315) 478-4185. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David M. Albala?
David M. Albala's National Provider Identifier is 1386734531. 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 David M. Albala train?
David M. Albala attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David M. Albala have?
David M. Albala has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David M. Albala perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David M. Albala performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David M. Albala's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David M. Albala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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