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- 5 Palisades Dr, Suite 220, Albany, NY 12205
About Dr. Lobel
Based in Albany, NY, Robert W. Lobel, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Robert graduated from Oral Roberts University School of Medicine in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 3,466 services to 2,081 patients. The services billed most often include urinalysis, manual test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional. NPI 1659332765 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
- (518) 438-5538
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 PALISADES DR SUITE 220
Albany, NY 12205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,466 services · 2,081 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
241 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
203 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Dilation of urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52281 |
138 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode | Procedure | 64566 |
121 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
61 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
58 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
57 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage | Procedure | 57288 |
37 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Exam of vagina and cervix using an endoscope | Procedure | 57420 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 64590 |
21 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs in Albany 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Oral Roberts University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Oral Roberts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of temporary bladder tube 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lobel?
Dr. Lobel is an OB-GYN in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lobel's address?
Dr. Lobel is listed at 5 Palisades Dr Suite 220, Albany, NY 12205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lobel?
The number on file is (518) 438-5538. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lobel?
Dr. Lobel's National Provider Identifier is 1659332765. 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 Dr. Lobel train?
Dr. Lobel attended Oral Roberts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lobel have?
Dr. Lobel has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lobel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lobel performs procedures including insertion of temporary bladder tube, electronic assessment of bladder emptying and dilation of urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less; provides treatments such as electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lobel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lobel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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