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Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD

Accepting New Patients

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine

23961 Calle De La Magdalena Suite 500
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 855-1101

Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD is a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare, Hoag, Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Medical Group, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians and Orange County Urology Associates.

Office Locations

Orange County Urology Associates

23961 Calle De La Magdalena Suite 500
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 855-1101

(949) 855-8710

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16305 Sand Canyon Avenue Suite 200
Irvine, CA

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Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

26691 Plaza Suite 120
Mission Viejo, CA

(949) 855-1101

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

urinalysis

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

ureteral stent placement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD performed more concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, and ureteral stent placement 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:

potassium sensitivity test

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with urethral bulking injection

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD performed more potassium sensitivity test, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for cystoscopy with urethral bulking injection, lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests 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:

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

placement of vaginal support device

By Affordability:

post void residual study

temporary urinary diversion

urethral catheterization

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

uroflowmetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD performed more cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, and placement of vaginal support device procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for post void residual study, temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, urinary diversion, and uroflowmetry 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. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
cancer surgery	12
doctor visit	252
foreign body removal	14
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	111
urologic procedures	291

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	223
lab tests	194
minimally invasive procedures	21
urologic procedures	110

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	37
doctor visit	458
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
lab tests	382
minimally invasive procedures	29
urologic procedures	191

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	35
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	38
doctor visit	687
lab tests	507
minimally invasive procedures	71
placement of vaginal support device	26
potassium test	51
urologic procedures	398

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	62
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, potassium test and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	29
catheterization	58
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1161
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lab tests	782
minimally invasive procedures	87
placement of vaginal support device	20
potassium test	89
stent placement (stenting)	19
suprapubic catheter replacement	33
urologic procedures	550

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	79
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	29
catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1345
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
lab tests	874
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	123
placement of vaginal support device	41
potassium test	106
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	675

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	111
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	39
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1051
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	673
minimally invasive procedures	103
placement of vaginal support device	33
potassium test	99
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	612

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	85
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	43
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1234
hospital care	64
injections	12
inpatient care	64
lab tests	1030
minimally invasive procedures	129
neurostimulator lead placement	13
placement of vaginal support device	46
potassium test	84
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	768

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	61
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	97
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	34
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	1319
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
lab tests	1118
minimally invasive procedures	113
placement of vaginal support device	40
potassium test	32
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	755

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	77
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	136
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	36
catheterization	32
cytology	11
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1658
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	76
implant surgery	12
injections	12
inpatient care	76
lab tests	1494
minimally invasive procedures	153
neurostimulator replacement	12
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	12
placement of vaginal support device	47
potassium test	134
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	1119

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	812

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	89
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	389
85 and over	151
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in Laguna Hills, CA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	35
cancer surgery	12
catheterization	31
cytology	11
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	938
foreign body removal	13
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	58
implant surgery	12
injections	12
inpatient care	58
lab tests	707
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	94
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	12
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement	12
potassium test	85
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	546

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD.

**Gender**
Female	338
Male	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	337
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	63
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	171

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saddleback Medical Center

MemorialCare

Hoag

Orange Coast Medical Center

MemorialCare Medical Group

Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

Orange County Urology Associates

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. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Shield

United Healthcare

Scan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Leah Y. Nakamura, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Laguna Hills, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$6,085 INTERSTIM $4,286	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $1,677	INTERSTIM ICON $122
Axonics, Inc.	$2,653 Axonics $1,921	Axonics r-SNM System $649	Bulkamid $83
Caldera Medical, Inc	$1,586 Desara $1,586
Coloplast Corp	$1,471 ALTIS $1,022	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $245	MALE INCONTINENCE $74	SPEEDICATH $58	Saffron $19	Other $54
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,385 INTERSTIM $1,385
Other	$7,554 GEMTESA $1,100	BOTOX $919	eCoin Device Kit $550	Myrbetriq $439	AMS 700 Series $434	Other $4,113

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,016
Travel and Lodging	$1,910
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,310
Education	$272
Gift	$226

Biography

Dr. Leah Nakamura is a specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and urology (urinary tract disease) in Laguna Hills, CA, Irvine, CA, and Mission Viejo, CA. Before completing her residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Nakamura attended medical school at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Nakamura average 3.0 stars (out of 5). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Anthem, and Blue California. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Nakamura include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. Dr. Nakamura is professionally affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, and Hoag. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Laguna Hills, CA.