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Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.
5050 Ne Hoyt Street Suite 259
Portland, OR 97213

Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD is an urologist in Tualatin, OR specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD is affiliated with Providence, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Health, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and THE OREGON CLINIC, PC.

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Office Locations

Providence Portland Medical Center

19250 Southwest 65th Avenue Suite 235
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 692-4820
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501 North Graham Street Suite 420
Portland, OR 97227
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5050 Ne Hoyt Street Suite 259
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 943-3265
(503) 517-8679
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Some issues Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, 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.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy
core needle prostate biopsy
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy
urinalysis

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy
core needle prostate biopsy
cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement
hormone therapy
lab tests
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy
ureteral stent placement
urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, core needle prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, hormone therapy, lab tests, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, ureteral stent placement, and urine tests 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:

minimally invasive procedures
post void residual study

By Affordability:

post void residual study

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, and post void residual study procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for post void residual study 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:

biopsy
diagnostic cystoscopy
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

cystoscopy
urinalysis

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD performed more biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy, and urinalysis 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 784
hormone therapy 48
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
lab tests 676
minimally invasive procedures 151
minor procedures 14
potassium test 20
stent placement (stenting) 20
urologic procedures 413

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 347
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 157
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 72
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 9
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 844
hormone therapy 61
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
lab tests 742
minimally invasive procedures 216
minor procedures 28
neurostimulation 59
potassium test 27
stent placement (stenting) 15
urologic procedures 485

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 331
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 394
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 82
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 10
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 13
catheterization 16
diagnostic procedures 24
dissection 12
doctor visit 916
excision 12
hormone therapy 61
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
lab tests 694
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 151
minor procedures 24
pelvic surgery 12
potassium test 20
stent placement (stenting) 13
urologic procedures 465

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 706
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 800
Black 32
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 344
From 75 to 84 320
85 and over 144
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 23
catheterization 20
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 937
hormone therapy 50
hospital care 42
inpatient care 42
lab tests 728
laser treatment 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 12
minimally invasive procedures 284
minor procedures 21
neurostimulation 124
potassium test 27
stent placement (stenting) 29
urologic procedures 620

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 383
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 434
Black 15
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 169
85 and over 80
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 11
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 17
diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 976
hormone therapy 62
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
lab tests 913
minimally invasive procedures 325
minor procedures 24
neurostimulation 197
potassium test 25
urologic procedures 574

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 424
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 470
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 189
85 and over 70
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 10
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 996
hormone therapy 60
lab tests 825
laser treatment 16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 16
minimally invasive procedures 261
minor procedures 16
neurostimulation 142
potassium test 42
stent placement (stenting) 16
urologic procedures 574

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 431
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 464
Black 18
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 228
From 75 to 84 191
85 and over 65
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Dementia 10
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 47
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 971
hormone therapy 52
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63
lab tests 735
minimally invasive procedures 134
minor procedures 17
potassium test 44
stent placement (stenting) 15
urologic procedures 610

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 458
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 490
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 205
85 and over 69
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 11
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 818
foreign body removal 11
hormone therapy 57
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
lab tests 424
laser treatment 11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 11
minimally invasive procedures 158
minor procedures 11
potassium test 12
stent placement (stenting) 26
urologic procedures 349

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 435
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 443
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 223
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 63
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 13
catheterization 24
diagnostic procedures 27
dissection 13
doctor visit 831
excision 13
hormone therapy 53
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
lab tests 462
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 155
minor procedures 27
pelvic surgery 13
urologic procedures 419

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 450
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 462
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 208
85 and over 71
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 882
foreign body removal 13
hormone therapy 43
lab tests 520
laser treatment 11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 11
minimally invasive procedures 139
minor procedures 15
stent placement (stenting) 11
urologic procedures 425

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 450
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 460
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 224
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 831
foreign body removal 12
hormone therapy 31
lab tests 475
laser treatment 11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 11
minimally invasive procedures 143
minor procedures 29
stent placement (stenting) 11
urologic procedures 415

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 476
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 477
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 74
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated as an urologist in Tualatin, OR were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

anorectal procedures 23
cancer surgery 13
catheterization 24
diagnostic procedures 22
dissection 12
doctor visit 889
excision 12
foreign body removal 12
hormone therapy 52
hospital care 34
inpatient care 34
lab tests 654
laser treatment 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 12
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 192
minor procedures 20
neurostimulation 130
pelvic surgery 12
potassium test 27
stent placement (stenting) 17
urologic procedures 486

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD.

Gender
Male 439
Female 93
Ethnicity
Black / African American 16
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 476
Hispanic 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 15
Age
75 to 84 194
85 and over 71
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 225

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 9
Cancer 33

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics (1997)

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
The Oregon Clinic
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Providence Portland Medical Center
Legacy Health
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
THE OREGON CLINIC, PC

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. Gregory Alan Cost, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gregory Alan Cost, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Medicare AB
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Age Right Marquis Advantage
Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Astellas Pharma US Inc $1,452 XTANDI
$629 		Myrbetriq
$600 		Vesicare
$30
$193
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $1,260 Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,260
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $704 Xofigo
$629 		Nubeqa
$75
Pfizer Inc. $499 XTANDI
$184 		ORGOVYX
$113 		VIAGRA
$71 		TOVIAZ
$68 		TALZENNA
$64
AbbVie Inc. $425 BOTOX
$241 		Lupron Depot
$185
Other $5,576 PROVENGE
$355 		GEMTESA
$249 		ZYTIGA
$205 		Urology Equipment
$201 		Aveed
$200 		Other
$4,367
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,426
Education $1,270
Travel and Lodging $221

Biography

Dr. Gregory Cost is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease) and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Cost's clinical interests include bladder cancer, partial nephrectomy, and uterine prolapse. He most likely takes Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. He has received distinctions including Portland Monthly Magazine; "Top Doctors,"; and Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cost offers interpreting services for his patients. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, and The Oregon Clinic. Dr. Cost has an open panel in Portland, OR according to Legacy Health.

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