Physician Profile
Paul E. Dato, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Dato
Paul E. Dato, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Mesa, CA specializing in urology. Paul trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 19,140 services to 2,239 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg.
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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
- (619) 697-2456
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8851 CENTER DR SUITE 501
La Mesa, CA 91942
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
19,140 services · 2,239 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
66 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
66 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
268 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
200 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
12,303 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | Drug given | J1952 |
966 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
541 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
76 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg | Drug given | J1335 |
44 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in La Mesa 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of prostate gland 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Paul E. Dato specialize in?
Paul E. Dato is an urologist in La Mesa, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Paul E. Dato located?
Paul E. Dato is listed at 8851 Center Dr Suite 501, La Mesa, CA 91942. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Paul E. Dato's phone number?
The number on file is (619) 697-2456. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paul E. Dato?
Paul E. Dato's National Provider Identifier is 1588632715. 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 Paul E. Dato train?
Paul E. Dato attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paul E. Dato have?
Paul E. Dato has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Paul E. Dato do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul E. Dato performs procedures including biopsy of prostate gland and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle and 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 Paul E. Dato's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul E. Dato. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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