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Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD

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(Dr. Carrie Aisen, M.D.)

(114 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: vasectomy, kidney cancer, circumcision, and more.

8881 Fletcher Parkway Suite 250
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 828-1000

Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD is an urologist in La Mesa, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Office Locations

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

8881 Fletcher Parkway Suite 250
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 828-1000

(619) 828-1001

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Some issues Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

temporary urinary diversion

urethral catheterization

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

In 2023, Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD had a list price for temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, and urinary diversion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion

post void residual study

In 2023, Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD had a list price for non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, and post void residual study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD had a list price for cystoscopy, and diagnostic cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD treated as an urologist in La Mesa, CA during 2020 were lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
lab tests	24
urologic procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD treated as an urologist in La Mesa, CA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	25
doctor visit	242
lab tests	143
minimally invasive procedures	15
urologic procedures	138

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD treated as an urologist in La Mesa, CA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	144
lab tests	118
minimally invasive procedures	18
urologic procedures	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD treated as an urologist in La Mesa, CA were lab tests, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization	21
doctor visit	135
lab tests	95
minimally invasive procedures	16
urologic procedures	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	54
Male	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	24
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Net, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Net

Cigna

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 114 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carrie Aisen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$281 SPEEDICATH $281
AbbVie Inc.	$135 Lupron Depot $135
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$124 XTANDI $44	$80
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.	$103 JELMYTO $103
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$73 AquaBeam Robotic System $73
Other	$627 GEMTESA $103	ELIGARD $70	PYLARIFY $47	Axonics $44	XTANDI $36	Other $328

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,262
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Carrie Aisen is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Aisen is rated highly by her patients. Her areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and kidney stones. She is professionally affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare. She appears to be in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, Anthem, and more. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact her office in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Aisen studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Her training includes a residency program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.