Physician Profile
Desiderio Avila, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in urology. Desiderio trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. According to Medicare claims data, Desiderio cared for 2,275 Medicare patients across 3,331 services. The services billed most often include urinalysis, manual test, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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15920 S. 48TH STREET SUITE 100
Phoenix, AZ 85048
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.
Most searched conditions
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
Prostate
Prostate procedures
Stone procedures
3,331 services · 2,275 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
780 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
126 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
28 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of anus and rectum under anesthesia | Procedure | 45990 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Dilation of urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52281 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm | Procedure | 52235 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
44 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | Imaging | 74420 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | Treatment | 93975 |
26 | 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.
Desiderio Avila is an urologist in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Desiderio Avila is listed at 15920 S. 48Th Street Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (480) 961-2323. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Desiderio Avila's National Provider Identifier is 1528399144. 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
Desiderio Avila attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Desiderio Avila has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Desiderio Avila performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and biopsy of prostate gland; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum and imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent; provides treatments such as complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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