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Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD

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(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), prostatitis (prostate inflammation), infertility, and more.

286 Fort Washington Avenue 1A
New York, NY 10032

(212) 781-9696

Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD is an urologist in New York, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience.

Office Locations

286 Fort Washington Avenue 1A
New York, NY 10032

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Some issues Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, 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.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2012 were urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	97
anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	508
implant surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	64
minor procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	97
urologic procedures	205

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2013 were urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	122
ablation	11
anorectal procedures	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	520
hormone therapy	31
implant surgery	20
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	154
urologic procedures	180
vascular procedures	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	17
Hispanic	246
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	25
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	58
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures, abdominal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	96
anorectal procedures	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	452
implant surgery	21
injections	36
minimally invasive procedures	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	130
urologic procedures	125
vascular procedures	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	212
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	60
Dementia	6
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2015 were urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	60
anorectal procedures	47
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	285
injections	28
minimally invasive procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	87
urologic procedures	165
vascular procedures	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	22
Hispanic	328
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	42
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	61
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), urologic procedures, abdominal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	351
implant surgery	17
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	94
urologic procedures	83
vascular procedures	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	12
Hispanic	162
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2017 were injections, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223
injections	36
minimally invasive procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
urologic procedures	11
vascular procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	113
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	54
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2018 were urologic procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
implant surgery	15
injections	39
minimally invasive procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
urologic procedures	51
vascular procedures	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	16
Hispanic	130
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	13
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2019 were urologic procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	311
implant surgery	20
injections	39
minimally invasive procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
urologic procedures	41
vascular procedures	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	125
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2020 were implant surgery, urologic procedures, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
implant surgery	15
injections	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
urologic procedures	15
vascular procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	20
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2021 were blood draw, urologic procedures, implant surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	52
doctor visit	215
implant surgery	15
injections	15
urologic procedures	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	9
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
doctor visit	164

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	13
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2023 were blood draw, injections, implant surgery and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
doctor visit	151
implant surgery	18
injections	19
urologic procedures	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	19
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2024 were blood draw, lab tests, chronic care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
blood draw	69
chronic care	25
doctor visit	164
lab tests	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY were urologic procedures, abdominal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

abdominal imaging	75
ablation	11
anorectal procedures	28
blood draw	52
chronic care	25
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	297
hormone therapy	31
implant surgery	18
injections	28
lab tests	62
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	67
urologic procedures	84
vascular procedures	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD.

**Gender**
Female	7
Male	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	128
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	10
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	5
Cancer	24

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: New York

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$611,019 TITAN $444,039	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $145,426	MALE INCONTINENCE $8,975	VIRTUE $8,390	Kerecis SurgiBind $2,160	Other $2,028
NeoTract Inc.	$164,586 Urolift $158,900	Urolift - UL400 $4,251	Urolift System $1,435
Boston Scientific Corporation	$68,163 AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $31,025	TACTRA $20,882	OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $10,600	GENERAL - THERAPIES $1,598	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $560	Other $3,498
Teleflex LLC	$56,193 Urolift $38,628	Barrigel $9,131	Urolift System $8,434
American Medical Systems Inc.	$6,589 AMS 700 Series $4,914	AMS 800 Urinary Control System $1,675
Other	$14,470 Irrisept $5,511	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $2,970	FIRMAGON $1,241	RAPAFLO $506	TALZENNA $503	Other $3,740

**Types of Payments**
Education	$363,034
Consulting Fee	$213,163
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$189,713
Travel and Lodging	$103,007
Food and Beverage	$45,842
Other	$6,260

Research Payments

Dr. Robert J. Valenzuela, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $4,200.

Biography

Dr. Valenzuela specializes in prosthetic urology, sexual dysfunction, post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence, BPH treatment of Peyronie’s disease, and medical education.