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Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Professional interests include: laser lithotripsy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), laser prostate surgery, and more.
20055 Lake Chabot Road Suite 100
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD is an urologist in Castro Valley, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health and Eden Medical Center - Castro Valley.

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Office Locations

Sutter Health

20055 Lake Chabot Road Suite 100
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-0270
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Some issues Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 17
catheterization 45
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 774
hormone therapy 93
hospital care 65
inpatient care 65
minimally invasive procedures 142
minor procedures 17
urologic procedures 187

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 23
doctor visit 850
hormone therapy 71
hospital care 68
inpatient care 68
minimally invasive procedures 138
urologic procedures 138

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 454
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 435
Black 28
Hispanic 51
Asian 34
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 224
85 and over 156
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 12
catheterization 41
doctor visit 793
hormone therapy 98
hospital care 72
inpatient care 72
minimally invasive procedures 137
urologic procedures 178

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 418
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 413
Black 34
Hispanic 57
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 168
From 75 to 84 202
85 and over 158
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 16
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 745
hormone therapy 110
hospital care 88
inpatient care 88
minimally invasive procedures 140
minor procedures 13
urologic procedures 140

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 912
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 844
Black 80
Hispanic 96
Asian 66
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 352
From 75 to 84 420
85 and over 316
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 14
doctor visit 778
hormone therapy 75
hospital care 71
inpatient care 71
minimally invasive procedures 112
urologic procedures 112

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 432
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 387
Black 45
Hispanic 61
Asian 30
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 193
85 and over 136
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2016

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 16
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 698
hormone therapy 53
hospital care 68
inpatient care 68
minimally invasive procedures 115
minor procedures 12
urologic procedures 115

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 421
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 372
Black 36
Hispanic 53
Asian 40
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 131
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 37
Dementia 14
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 840
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69
minimally invasive procedures 118
minor procedures 12
urologic procedures 118

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 459
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 409
Black 35
Hispanic 56
Asian 41
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 225
85 and over 123
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2018

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 17
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 826
hospital care 126
inpatient care 126
minimally invasive procedures 133
minor procedures 13
stent placement (stenting) 15
urologic procedures 133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 476
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 397
Black 43
Hispanic 53
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 137
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 11
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 707
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92
minimally invasive procedures 74
minor procedures 11
urologic procedures 74

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 410
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 344
Black 33
Hispanic 56
Asian 38
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 199
85 and over 119
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2020

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 34
Dementia 12
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 12
doctor visit 683
hospital care 66
inpatient care 66
minimally invasive procedures 74
urologic procedures 74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 418
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 359
Black 31
Hispanic 45
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 103
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 35
Dementia 13
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 659
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69
minimally invasive procedures 60
urologic procedures 60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 405
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 32
Hispanic 44
Asian 39
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 87
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD treated as an urologist in Castro Valley, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

ablation 15
catheterization 43
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 759
hormone therapy 83
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77
minimally invasive procedures 113
minor procedures 13
stent placement (stenting) 15
urologic procedures 120

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD.

Gender
Male 436
Female 96
Ethnicity
Black / African American 36
Asian / Pacific Islander 34
Non-Hispanic White 390
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 52
Other 4
Age
75 to 84 207
85 and over 133
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 10
Cancer 22

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown and Toland Physicians
Sutter Health
Eden Medical Center - Castro Valley

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Edward Nickas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Castro Valley, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
COMSORT, Inc $100 KEYTRUDA
$100
180 Medical, Inc. $14 CURE CATHETER
$14
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $100
Food and Beverage $14

Biography

Dr. Michael Nickas is a physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). He studied medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Nickas's residency was performed at Stanford University Medical Center. His clinical interests include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), erectile dysfunction (impotence), and pain. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Nickas is professionally affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians and Sutter Health. His practice in Castro Valley, CA is open to new patients as reported by Brown and Toland Physicians.

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