Physician Profile
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Michael A. Zell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Michael graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2015. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,163 Medicare patients across 1,478 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, 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', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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13400 E SHEA BLVD
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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
1,478 services · 1,163 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope | Procedure | 52649 |
97 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
91 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | Imaging | 74420 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
468 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| 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' | Billing code | G2211 |
302 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
286 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
137 | 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.
Dr. Zell is an urologist in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Zell is listed at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (480) 301-8000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Zell's National Provider Identifier is 1760860704. 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
Dr. Zell attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Zell has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zell performs procedures including complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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