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Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD

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(Dr. David Josephson, MD)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Oncology (Cancer Care)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1999)

Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.

18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356

(818) 881-0800

Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD is an urologist in Tarzana, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and oncology (cancer care). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai, Tower Urology and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County.

Office Locations

18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356

(818) 881-0800

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8635 W 3rd Street Suite 1
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 854-9898

(310) 854-0627

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Some issues Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

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.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

The bladder, which stores urine.
The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

In The News

“"The fluorescent imaging allows for real-time identification of the blood vessels feeding the kidney, and we are able to clamp off only a segmental artery to the kidney tumor," said Dr. David...”—"The Cutting Edge", Los Angeles Times, October 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

cystoscopy

hormone therapy

injection for erectile dysfunction

injections

intravesical chemotherapy

lab tests

minimally invasive procedures

pelvic imaging

penile duplex ultrasound

phlebotomy for lab tests

screening test

ultrasound

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

HDL test

injection for erectile dysfunction

lipid profile

liver panel

penile duplex ultrasound

penile injection

penile ultrasound

total cholesterol test

vitamin D test

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD performed more blood draw, cystoscopy, hormone therapy, injection for erectile dysfunction, injections, intravesical chemotherapy, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, pelvic imaging, penile duplex ultrasound, phlebotomy for lab tests, screening test, ultrasound (sonogram), and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for HDL ("good" cholesterol) test, injection for erectile dysfunction, lipid profile, liver panel, penile duplex ultrasound, penile injection, penile ultrasound, total cholesterol test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

abdominal imaging

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy with urethral dilation

prostate punch biopsy

thyroid blood test

transabdominal ultrasound

By Affordability:

bladder irrigation

follicle-stimulating hormone test

hormone therapy

luteinizing hormone test

potassium sensitivity test

potassium test

renal panel

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD performed more abdominal imaging, biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy with urethral dilation, prostate punch biopsy, thyroid blood test, and transabdominal ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for bladder irrigation, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) test, hormone therapy, luteinizing hormone (LH) test, potassium sensitivity test, potassium test, and renal (kidney) panel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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 Volume:

A1C test

biological response modifier therapy

catheterization

complete blood count

CT scan

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

estradiol test

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

inpatient hospital care

laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

lymphadenectomy

retroperitoneal ultrasound

testosterone injections

By Affordability:

complete blood count

hormone replacement therapy

injections

prolactin test

testosterone injections

testosterone therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD performed more A1C test, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, catheterization, complete blood count (CBC), CT scan, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, estradiol test, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), retroperitoneal ultrasound, and testosterone injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for complete blood count (CBC), hormone replacement therapy, injections, prolactin (PRL) test, testosterone injections, and testosterone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2012 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	288
abdominal surgery	36
anorectal procedures	89
blood draw	366
cancer surgery	42
complementary or alternative therapy	60
CT scan	116
diagnostic procedures	94
dissection	31
doctor visit	876
excision	31
gastrointestinal procedures	53
hospital care	195
injections	18
inpatient care	195
lab tests	2533
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
lymph node procedures	31
manometry	40
minimally invasive procedures	233
minor procedures	14
open surgery	36
pelvic imaging	479
pelvic surgery	31
preventive care	21
removal of internal scar tissue	23
stent placement (stenting)	45
thoracic (chest) imaging	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	621
urologic procedures	521

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	398
abdominal surgery	11
anorectal procedures	113
blood draw	432
cancer surgery	44
CT scan	141
diagnostic procedures	99
dissection	29
doctor visit	1225
excision	29
foreign body removal	14
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hormone therapy	215
hospital care	246
incontinence surgery	27
injections	239
inpatient care	246
lab tests	3112
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
lymph node procedures	29
manometry	30
minimally invasive procedures	300
minor procedures	16
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	644
pelvic surgery	29
potassium test	18
preventive care	21
reconstructive surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	50
thoracic (chest) imaging	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	902
urologic procedures	751
vascular procedures	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	37
Hispanic	30
Asian	53
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	67
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	530
anorectal procedures	249
blood draw	564
cancer surgery	47
catheterization	16
CT scan	160
diagnostic procedures	229
dissection	25
doctor visit	1791
excision	25
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hormone therapy	320
hospital care	531
incontinence surgery	25
injections	315
inpatient care	531
lab tests	4643
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
lymph node procedures	25
manometry	41
minimally invasive procedures	279
minor procedures	21
pelvic imaging	927
pelvic surgery	25
potassium test	42
preventive care	52
stent placement (stenting)	43
thoracic (chest) imaging	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	1278
urologic procedures	1102
vascular procedures	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	60
Hispanic	41
Asian	58
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	120
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2015 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	534
anorectal procedures	158
blood draw	737
cancer surgery	54
catheterization	22
CT scan	152
diagnostic procedures	168
dissection	37
doctor visit	2234
excision	37
foreign body removal	19
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hormone therapy	57817
hospital care	389
incontinence surgery	36
injections	57785
inpatient care	389
lab tests	6659
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
lymph node procedures	37
manometry	34
minimally invasive procedures	408
minor procedures	44
pelvic imaging	1100
pelvic surgery	37
potassium test	44
preventive care	276
stent placement (stenting)	43
thoracic (chest) imaging	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	1449
urologic procedures	1279
vascular procedures	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1424
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1358
Black	122
Hispanic	112
Asian	158
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	872
From 75 to 84	526
85 and over	322
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2016 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	520
abdominal surgery	11
ablation	17
anorectal procedures	212
blood draw	778
cancer surgery	49
catheterization	22
CT scan	211
diagnostic procedures	208
dissection	31
doctor visit	2470
excision	31
foreign body removal	28
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hormone therapy	77374
hospital care	322
incontinence surgery	33
injections	77363
inpatient care	322
lab tests	6489
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
lymph node procedures	31
manometry	42
minimally invasive procedures	451
minor procedures	38
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	1116
pelvic surgery	44
potassium test	64
preventive care	417
reconstructive surgery	24
stent placement (stenting)	69
thoracic (chest) imaging	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	1419
urologic procedures	1418
vascular procedures	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	776
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	734
Black	42
Hispanic	52
Asian	89
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	167
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2017 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	684
ablation	15
anorectal procedures	99
blood draw	1020
cancer surgery	37
catheterization	33
complementary or alternative therapy	94
CT scan	223
diagnostic procedures	92
dissection	24
doctor visit	3002
excision	24
foreign body removal	25
gastrointestinal procedures	49
gynecologic procedures	12
hormone therapy	86474
hospital care	290
incontinence surgery	40
injections	86463
inpatient care	290
lab tests	8250
lymph node procedures	24
manometry	49
minimally invasive procedures	542
minor procedures	63
neurostimulation	130
pelvic imaging	1323
pelvic surgery	44
potassium test	65
preventive care	590
reconstructive surgery	20
stent placement (stenting)	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	1799
urologic procedures	1381
vascular procedures	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	945
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	879
Black	64
Hispanic	60
Asian	92
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	186
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2018 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	390
anorectal procedures	128
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	42
blood draw	955
cancer surgery	38
chemotherapy	42
complementary or alternative therapy	106
CT scan	189
diagnostic procedures	112
dissection	34
doctor visit	2900
excision	34
foreign body removal	25
gastrointestinal procedures	63
hormone therapy	73256
hospital care	219
incontinence surgery	32
injections	73218
inpatient care	219
lab tests	7696
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	34
manometry	63
minimally invasive procedures	476
minor procedures	67
neurostimulation	100
pelvic imaging	982
pelvic surgery	34
potassium test	76
preventive care	524
stent placement (stenting)	40
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	1169
urologic procedures	919
vascular procedures	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	984
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	912
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	79
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	184
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2019 were injections, hormone therapy, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	386
abdominal surgery	11
ablation	21
anorectal procedures	81
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	81
blood draw	782
cancer surgery	43
catheterization	32
chemotherapy	81
complementary or alternative therapy	72
CT scan	170
diagnostic procedures	90
dissection	41
doctor visit	2897
excision	41
foreign body removal	28
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hormone therapy	86415
hospital care	316
incontinence surgery	37
injections	86426
inpatient care	316
lab tests	7439
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
lymph node procedures	41
manometry	30
minimally invasive procedures	550
minor procedures	39
neurostimulation	107
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	940
pelvic surgery	41
potassium test	77
preventive care	445
reconstructive surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	64
thoracic (chest) imaging	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	1163
urologic procedures	1056
vascular procedures	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1122
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1007
Black	66
Hispanic	65
Asian	93
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	624
From 75 to 84	458
85 and over	197
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2020 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	395
ablation	29
anorectal procedures	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	107
blood draw	757
cancer surgery	23
catheterization	51
chemotherapy	107
cryotherapy	13
CT scan	138
diabetes management	106
diagnostic procedures	64
dissection	22
doctor visit	2787
excision	22
foreign body removal	18
hormone therapy	88564
hospital care	199
incontinence surgery	21
injections	88551
inpatient care	199
lab tests	8038
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	434
minor procedures	57
neurostimulation	67
pelvic imaging	863
pelvic surgery	22
potassium test	59
preventive care	665
stent placement (stenting)	28
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
thyroid function tests	183
ultrasound (sonogram)	1111
urologic procedures	935
vascular procedures	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1107
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	993
Black	57
Hispanic	65
Asian	101
Other	92
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	615
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	203
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2021 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	450
ablation	18
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	113
blood draw	1195
cancer surgery	21
catheterization	96
chemotherapy	113
CT scan	140
diabetes management	695
diagnostic procedures	40
dissection	19
doctor visit	2839
excision	19
foreign body removal	26
hormone therapy	59426
hospital care	275
incontinence surgery	19
injections	59396
inpatient care	275
lab tests	14281
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	593
minor procedures	40
neurostimulation	189
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	1093
pelvic surgery	19
potassium test	69
preventive care	1521
stent placement (stenting)	29
thoracic (chest) imaging	34
thyroid function tests	1368
ultrasound (sonogram)	1405
urologic procedures	1203
vascular procedures	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1231
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1118
Black	59
Hispanic	65
Asian	100
Other	114
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	558
85 and over	210
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2022 were injections, hormone therapy, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	410
ablation	20
anorectal procedures	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	138
blood draw	1125
cancer surgery	34
catheterization	82
chemotherapy	138
CT scan	139
diabetes management	817
diagnostic procedures	77
dissection	33
doctor visit	3080
excision	33
foreign body removal	25
hormone therapy	58718
hospital care	220
incontinence surgery	33
injections	58730
inpatient care	220
lab tests	15861
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
lymph node procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	659
minor procedures	57
neurostimulation	186
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	1166
pelvic surgery	33
potassium test	50
preventive care	2077
stent placement (stenting)	33
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
thyroid function tests	1617
ultrasound (sonogram)	1447
urologic procedures	1374
vascular procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1338
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1210
Black	67
Hispanic	58
Asian	113
Other	127
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	687
From 75 to 84	648
85 and over	209
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2023 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	446
ablation	19
anorectal procedures	14
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	136
blood draw	1153
cancer surgery	30
catheterization	62
chemotherapy	136
CT scan	131
diabetes management	738
diagnostic procedures	66
dissection	30
doctor visit	2887
excision	30
foreign body removal	25
hormone therapy	46030
hospital care	226
incontinence surgery	30
injections	45997
inpatient care	226
lab tests	15217
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	624
minor procedures	52
neurostimulation	164
pelvic imaging	1322
pelvic surgery	30
potassium test	78
preventive care	2203
stent placement (stenting)	44
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
thyroid function tests	1558
ultrasound (sonogram)	1652
urologic procedures	1512
vascular procedures	36

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1301
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1159
Black	57
Hispanic	58
Asian	106
Other	127
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	636
From 75 to 84	675
85 and over	175
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA during 2024 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	488
ablation	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	108
blood draw	1232
cancer surgery	24
catheterization	52
chemotherapy	108
cryotherapy	12
CT scan	117
diabetes management	778
diagnostic procedures	79
dissection	24
doctor visit	2877
excision	24
foreign body removal	20
hormone therapy	46928
hospital care	196
incontinence surgery	23
injections	46908
inpatient care	196
lab tests	16450
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	534
minor procedures	79
neurostimulation	123
pelvic imaging	1370
pelvic surgery	24
potassium test	39
preventive care	2283
stent placement (stenting)	41
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
thyroid function tests	1540
ultrasound (sonogram)	1728
urologic procedures	1529
vascular procedures	31

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1330
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	50
Hispanic	55
Asian	92
Other	120
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	627
From 75 to 84	697
85 and over	166
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated as an urologist in Tarzana, CA were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	455
abdominal surgery	17
ablation	18
anorectal procedures	107
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
blood draw	853
cancer surgery	37
catheterization	46
chemotherapy	103
complementary or alternative therapy	83
cryotherapy	12
CT scan	155
diabetes management	626
diagnostic procedures	109
dissection	29
doctor visit	2451
excision	29
foreign body removal	23
gastrointestinal procedures	42
gynecologic procedures	12
hormone therapy	56794
hospital care	278
incontinence surgery	29
injections	52416
inpatient care	278
lab tests	8974
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	29
manometry	41
minimally invasive procedures	467
minor procedures	45
neurostimulation	133
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	1025
pelvic surgery	31
potassium test	56
preventive care	853
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of internal scar tissue	23
stent placement (stenting)	42
thoracic (chest) imaging	46
thyroid function tests	1253
ultrasound (sonogram)	1318
urologic procedures	1152
vascular procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	964
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	87
Non-Hispanic White	884
Hispanic	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	74

**Age**
85 and over	169
75 to 84	419
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	530

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	31
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1999. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1999)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Cedars-Sinai

Tower Urology

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County

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. David Y. Josephson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tarzana, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$92,402 Androgel $67,297	Lupron $15,196	Lupron Depot $5,409	$4,500
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$21,583 Da Vinci Surgical System $21,583
AbbVie Inc.	$4,804 Lupron Depot $4,586	BOTOX $191	Creon $27
Antares Pharma, Inc.	$3,381 XYOSTED $3,327	OTREXUP $36	TLANDO $18
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,101 Vesicare $830	XTANDI $567	Myrbetriq $401	XOSPATA $22	$281
Other	$19,073 Urology $2,030	Erleada $1,881	Axumin $1,797	PYLARIFY $1,599	AMS $1,189	Other $10,576

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$86,650
Food and Beverage	$19,950
Education	$19,617
Consulting Fee	$12,105
Travel and Lodging	$4,959
Other	$63

Research Payments

Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD has received 37 research payments totaling $296,407.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. David Y. Josephson, MD.

TELA Bio, Inc.

2018

$100,000.00

Physician Covered Recipient

Series B Preferred Stock

Biography

Dr. David Josephson's areas of specialization are oncology (cancer care) and urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Josephson (or staff) speaks Spanish and Persian. Clinical interests for Dr. Josephson include bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Dr. Josephson's hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Cedars-Sinai. He attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and then went on to complete his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. On average, patients gave Dr. Josephson a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Southern California Super Doctors; Cambridge Who s Who, Healthcare edition; and Guide to America s Top Surgeons, Consumers Research Council of America. Unfortunately, according to Cedars-Sinai, he is not currently accepting new patients.