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Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Emory University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: vasectomy, women's health issues, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and more.

4298 Atlanta Road Suite 300
Smyrna, GA 30080

(770) 429-9100

Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD is an urologist in Smyrna, GA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and Georgia Urology.

Office Locations

4298 Atlanta Road Suite 300
Smyrna, GA 30080

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Piedmont Healthcare

900 Towne Lake Parkway Suite 200
Woodstock, GA 30189

(678) 494-9201

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Some issues Dr. Shaya Taghechian, 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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cystometrogram

pressure flow study

sex hormone binding globulin test

In 2023, Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD had a list price for cystometrogram, pressure flow study, and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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 Affordability:

temporary urinary diversion

urethral catheterization

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

In 2023, Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD had a list price for temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, and urinary diversion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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:

lab tests

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion

By Affordability:

testosterone test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD performed more lab tests, and non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for testosterone test 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. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	23
blood draw	18
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	603
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	637
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	32
minimally invasive procedures	83
pelvic imaging	43
potassium test	26
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	43
urologic procedures	228

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	43
blood draw	31
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	694
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
lab tests	712
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	106
pelvic imaging	24
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
urologic procedures	295

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	38
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	59
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	40
blood draw	24
catheterization	67
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	803
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
lab tests	719
minimally invasive procedures	57
urologic procedures	323

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	71
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	50
catheterization	74
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	702
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	638
minimally invasive procedures	69
pelvic imaging	55
potassium test	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	55
urologic procedures	361

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	114
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	87
catheterization	43
diagnostic procedures	98
doctor visit	774
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	759
minimally invasive procedures	92
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	40
potassium test	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
urologic procedures	460

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	78
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	82
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	698
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lab tests	722
minimally invasive procedures	67
urologic procedures	396

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	41
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	61
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
anorectal procedures	101
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	795
lab tests	797
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	114
potassium test	20
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	520

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	41
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	60
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	78
catheterization	72
diagnostic procedures	78
doctor visit	956
lab tests	912
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	90
potassium test	15
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	532

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	46
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	96
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, rehabilitation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	70
catheterization	68
diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	790
lab tests	755
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	93
potassium test	19
rehabilitation	95
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	465

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	587
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	74
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, rehabilitation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	69
catheterization	50
diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	719
lab tests	713
minimally invasive procedures	105
minor procedures	14
rehabilitation	219
urologic procedures	473

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	40
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	73
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, rehabilitation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	57
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	676
injections	14
lab tests	603
minimally invasive procedures	122
neurostimulator lead placement	15
rehabilitation	237
urologic procedures	413

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	56
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA during 2023 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	35
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	709
lab tests	655
minimally invasive procedures	75
urologic procedures	312

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	50
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD treated as an urologist in Smyrna, GA were lab tests, urologic procedures, rehabilitation and minimally invasive procedures.

ablation	11
anorectal procedures	61
blood draw	24
catheterization	43
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	743
hospital care	37
injections	14
inpatient care	37
lab tests	718
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	89
minor procedures	12
neurostimulator lead placement	15
pelvic imaging	40
potassium test	22
rehabilitation	183
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	40
urologic procedures	398

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	507
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	186
85 and over	66
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	286

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	13
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

Georgia Urology

Insurance Information

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Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, Humana POS, Humana HMO, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare POS, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Health Alliance, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Coventry, Amerigroup Medicaid, Amerigroup Medicare, Kaiser Senior Advantage, CIGNA Open Access POS, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna US Access, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA Open Access HMO, Coventry HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, SouthCare PPO, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Humana, Cigna, Beech Street, Aetna Elect Choice, CCN PPO, Preferred Plan of Georgia PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Pruitt Health Premier, MediBlue Prime Select HMO, Preferred Plan of Georgia POS, Blue / BCBS Pathway, Ambetter Core Network, Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Blue Cross / BCBS POS, Aetna Traditional/National Advantage, Devoted Health, Surest, Eon Health (Clear Spring Health), Blue / BCBS Cross FEP Basic/ FEP Standard, Bind (Surest) on demand health insurance, Blue / BCBS Pathway Enhanced, Piedmont Choice, Blue / BCBS Choice HMO, Optum VA, Peachstate Medicare (Allwell), Blue Cross / BCBS Indemnity/PAR/Traditional, Medicare Preferred Premier PPO, Mutually Preferred PPO, Blue / BCBS Pathway X Enhanced, Aetna GA Community Network, Aetna Whole Health, Care Source Marketplace, Blue / BCBS Pathway X, Blue / BCBS Connection HPN, Blue / BCBS POS SHBP, Blue / BCBS Choice PPO, Empire MediBlue Freedom PPO, Care Source Medicare, UMR (Tier 2), Aetna Open Choice, BlueHPN (High Performance Network), Blue / BCBS HMO SHBP, CoventryOne HMO, Blue / BCBS Pathway X Guided Access HMO, Blue / BCBS Medicare SHBP, Blue / BCBS Open Access POS, Oscar Exchange Plan and NovaNet PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

Humana POS

Humana HMO

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare POS

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Health Alliance

Aetna Medicare HMO

TRICARE

Coventry

Amerigroup Medicaid

Amerigroup Medicare

Kaiser Senior Advantage

CIGNA Open Access POS

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Aetna US Access

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA Open Access HMO

Coventry HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

SouthCare PPO

HealthSpring

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Humana

Cigna

Beech Street

Aetna Elect Choice

CCN PPO

Preferred Plan of Georgia PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Pruitt Health Premier

MediBlue Prime Select HMO

Preferred Plan of Georgia POS

Blue / BCBS Pathway

Ambetter Core Network

Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Blue Cross / BCBS POS

Aetna Traditional/National Advantage

Devoted Health

Surest

Eon Health (Clear Spring Health)

Blue / BCBS Cross FEP Basic/ FEP Standard

Bind (Surest) on demand health insurance

Blue / BCBS Pathway Enhanced

Piedmont Choice

Blue / BCBS Choice HMO

Optum VA

Peachstate Medicare (Allwell)

Blue Cross / BCBS Indemnity/PAR/Traditional

Medicare Preferred Premier PPO

Mutually Preferred PPO

Blue / BCBS Pathway X Enhanced

Aetna GA Community Network

Aetna Whole Health

Care Source Marketplace

Blue / BCBS Pathway X

Blue / BCBS Connection HPN

Blue / BCBS POS SHBP

Blue / BCBS Choice PPO

Empire MediBlue Freedom PPO

Care Source Medicare

UMR (Tier 2)

Aetna Open Choice

BlueHPN (High Performance Network)

Blue / BCBS HMO SHBP

CoventryOne HMO

Blue / BCBS Pathway X Guided Access HMO

Blue / BCBS Medicare SHBP

Blue / BCBS Open Access POS

Oscar Exchange Plan

NovaNet PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Axonics, Inc.	$2,366 Bulkamid $1,371	Axonics r-SNM System $807	Axonics $188
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,047 Myrbetriq $976	Vesicare $487	XTANDI $348	$236
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,488 INTERSTIM $1,488
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,387 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,387
Coloplast Corp	$1,373 PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $1,308	CONTINENCE CARE $30	Luja Coude $23	isiris aStent Removal Device $13
Other	$7,007 Cryo Probe $692	PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $615	AquaBeam Robotic System $515	INTERSTIM $381	TOVIAZ $344	Other $4,460

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,080
Travel and Lodging	$3,998
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$692
Education	$383
Honoraria	$367
Other	$147

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Shaya Taghechian, MD.

Georgia Cryotherapy LP

2015

$847.90

Physician Covered Recipient

Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. Shaya Taghechian is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in Marietta, GA, Smyrna, GA, and Woodstock, GA. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for residency. Dr. Taghechian's areas of expertise include the following: vaginal prolapse, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Dr. Taghechian seems to honor Coventry, TRICARE, Aetna Elect Choice, and more. She is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and Georgia Urology. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Smyrna, GA.