Physician Profile
Dhanan J. Etwaru, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Etwaru
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Dhanan J. Etwaru, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Dhanan graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1986. Dhanan is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Dhanan cared for 1,411 Medicare patients across 2,095 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. NPI 1386619914 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
- (718) 250-6880
- Email not available
Practice Locations
121 DEKALB AVE SUITE 6B
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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
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
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
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
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,095 services · 1,411 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
286 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
145 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
135 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
112 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
112 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
55 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode | Procedure | 64566 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
81 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
49 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
60 | Less 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 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 is Dr. Etwaru's specialty?
Dr. Etwaru is an urologist in Brooklyn, NY. 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. Etwaru?
Dr. Etwaru is listed at 121 Dekalb Ave Suite 6B, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Etwaru?
The number on file is (718) 250-6880. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Etwaru's NPI number?
Dr. Etwaru's National Provider Identifier is 1386619914. 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. Etwaru's medical education?
Dr. Etwaru attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Etwaru been practicing?
Dr. Etwaru has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Etwaru known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Etwaru performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, electronic assessment of bladder emptying and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; 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
Has Dr. Etwaru confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Etwaru. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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