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Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD

(Dr. Ty Toshiro Higuchi, PH.D.)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: urologic surgery, reconstructive surgery, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.

1635 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-1800

Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD is an urologist in Denver, CO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Urology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

University of Colorado Medicine

100 Cook Street Suite 302
Denver, CO 80206

(720) 516-9425

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12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 777-1234

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University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-1800

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Some issues Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD can help you with:

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. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cystometrogram

pressure flow study

In 2023, Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD had a list price for cystometrogram, and pressure flow study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. 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

By Affordability:

urethral pressure profile

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD performed more cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for urethral pressure profile 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. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	159
foreign body removal	19
minimally invasive procedures	66
urologic procedures	134

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	365
foreign body removal	33
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	167
stent placement (stenting)	36
urologic procedures	272

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	33
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	24
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	47
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	471
foreign body removal	32
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	172
stent placement (stenting)	14
suprapubic catheter replacement	20
urologic procedures	353

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	40
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	22
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
anorectal procedures	46
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	547
foreign body removal	41
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
laser treatment	20
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	20
minimally invasive procedures	215
stent placement (stenting)	38
suprapubic catheter replacement	30
urologic procedures	366

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	694
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	86
Hispanic	96
Asian	24
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	78
Less than 65	232

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	44
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	516
foreign body removal	51
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
laser treatment	20
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	20
minimally invasive procedures	268
stent placement (stenting)	49
suprapubic catheter replacement	14
urologic procedures	441

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	49
Hispanic	66
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	33
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	525
foreign body removal	43
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	258
stent placement (stenting)	50
suprapubic catheter replacement	18
urologic procedures	434

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	40
Hispanic	50
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	32
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	41
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	491
foreign body removal	18
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	200
stent placement (stenting)	38
suprapubic catheter replacement	16
urologic procedures	354

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	34
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	28
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
anorectal procedures	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	450
foreign body removal	26
implant surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	198
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	387

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	38
Hispanic	53
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	23
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	30
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	368
foreign body removal	25
lab tests	15
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	197
stent placement (stenting)	30
suprapubic catheter replacement	24
urologic procedures	358

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	35
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	29
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	472
foreign body removal	19
lab tests	93
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	243
stent placement (stenting)	38
suprapubic catheter replacement	21
urologic procedures	442

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	39
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	23
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
anorectal procedures	42
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	380
implant surgery	12
incontinence surgery	12
lab tests	113
laser treatment	34
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	213
stent placement (stenting)	42
suprapubic catheter replacement	17
urologic procedures	426

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	29
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	29
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Denver, CO were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and anorectal procedures.

ablation	14
anorectal procedures	37
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	431
foreign body removal	30
hospital care	34
implant surgery	13
incontinence surgery	12
inpatient care	34
lab tests	73
laser treatment	21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	199
stent placement (stenting)	35
urologic procedures	360

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	316
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	48
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	29
Less than 65	110
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2011)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Urology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ty T. Higuchi, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,056 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $195	AMS $191	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $169	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $123	LITHOVUE $61	Other $317
Coloplast Corp	$580 TITAN $580
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$454 ESSENTIAL NEO $238	Custom System $216
Axonics, Inc.	$146 Axonics $146
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$99 $99
Other	$192 Irrisept $86	BOTOX $23	ILLUCCIX $20	$63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,566
Education	$580
Travel and Lodging	$382

Biography

Dr. Ty Higuchi is a physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). These areas are among Dr. Higuchi's clinical interests: prostate problems, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and kidney stones. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Higuchi attended medical school at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. His professional affiliations include UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine.