Physician Profile
Saman Shafaat Talab, M.D.
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- 1221 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
About Dr. Shafaat Talab
Saman Shafaat Talab, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Palm Springs, CA specializing in urology. According to Medicare claims data, Saman cared for 1,392 Medicare patients across 1,793 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, limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. This provider record is associated with NPI 1598185100.
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
- (760) 760-4343
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1221 N INDIAN CANYON DR
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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
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
Kidney health
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
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
1,793 services · 1,392 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
161 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Dilation of urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52281 |
87 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate | Procedure | 55874 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
18 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52240 |
18 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
17 | 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.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Saman Shafaat Talab?
Saman Shafaat Talab is an urologist in Palm Springs, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Saman Shafaat Talab's address?
Saman Shafaat Talab is listed at 1221 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Saman Shafaat Talab?
The number on file is (760) 760-4343. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Saman Shafaat Talab's NPI number?
Saman Shafaat Talab's National Provider Identifier is 1598185100. 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 Saman Shafaat Talab train?
Saman Shafaat Talab attended Other, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Saman Shafaat Talab been practicing?
Saman Shafaat Talab has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Saman Shafaat Talab perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Saman Shafaat Talab performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, dilation of urethra using an endoscope and simple insertion of temporary bladder tube; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and 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 Saman Shafaat Talab confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Saman Shafaat Talab. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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