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Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1983)
Professional interests include: menopause, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, and more.
2900 Acme Brick Plaza
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO is an urologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983 and has 41 years of experience. Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO is affiliated with TEXAS CENTER FOR UROLOGY LLP.

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Office Locations

Address:

2900 Acme Brick Plaza
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Some issues Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO treated as an urologist in Fort Worth, TX were hormone therapy, injections, chronic care and urologic procedures.

abdominal imaging 32
ablation 10
anorectal procedures 71
catheterization 45
chronic care 2221
cryotherapy 11
diagnostic procedures 129
doctor visit 1261
foreign body removal 14
gastrointestinal procedures 17
hormone therapy 10898
hospital care 43
implant surgery 17
injections 10866
inpatient care 43
lab tests 1152
laser treatment 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 23
minimally invasive procedures 284
minor procedures 58
neurostimulator lead placement 23
neurostimulator replacement 17
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement 17
potassium test 87
stent placement (stenting) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 32
urologic procedures 1330

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO.

Gender
Male 521
Female 174
Ethnicity
Black / African American 53
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 578
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 43
Other
Age
75 to 84 225
85 and over 62
Less than 65 61
65 to 74 345

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 20
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1983)

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TEXAS CENTER FOR UROLOGY LLP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Preferred Plus, Priority Health, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Blue Shield of California - Healthy Families Program, United Healthcare Options PPO, Blue Shield of California - CCPOA Medical Plan, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Blue Shield of California, Medi-Cal, Coventry, Blue California, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, Delphi, Regence Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, First Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Anthem Blue Access PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Power Select HMO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna-HealthSpring, CIGNA Network Open Access, Capital BlueCross - Keystone Health Plan Central, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Assure, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Health Plan East HMO, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Traditional Indemnity (CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt I, II, III, IV, V, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Temporary Insurance Protection, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus, Freelancers Insurance Company (BlueCard PPO Network) - High-deductible (BlueCard PPO Network), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Health Kids BlueCare, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue HMO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Regional PPO, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice 65 PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Direct PPC, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Comp, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Supplement, Blue Care Network of Michigan - BCN Advantage HMO-POS, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Flexible Blue II, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Dimension III & IV, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Young Adult Blue Max, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Cover Florida, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Point of Service (POS), Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Direct POS, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue PPO, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - HMOBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt A, B, & C, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone 65 HMO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - SimplyBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Direct Pay, Blue Care Network of Michigan - OneBlue, Capital BlueCross - PPO Plus, Capital BlueCross - PPO Choice, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Healthy NY, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Miami Dade Blue, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - UFCW Local One Health Care Fund, Capital BlueCross - Comprehensive, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Healthy Kids BlueOptions, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice PPO, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPN/PPO), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Keep Fit, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - BluePreferred (PPO), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare PPO / BlueMedicare Group PPO, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Select Preferred Providers (PPO), Capital BlueCross - Senior, Freelancers Insurance Company (BlueCard PPO Network) - PPO (BlueCard PPO Network), Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Excellus BluePPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic NetworkBlue, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York - Aqua, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Vitality, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueSelect Hospital Surgical Plus, Capital BlueCross - Keystone HMO/POS (Capital BlueCross), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Signature, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - National BlueCard PPO, Capital BlueCross - Pennsylvania CHIP, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - GoBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Blue Options Hospital Surgical Plus and Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic BlueSelect Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Preferred Plus
Priority Health
CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Blue Shield of California - Healthy Families Program
United Healthcare Options PPO
Blue Shield of California - CCPOA Medical Plan
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
Blue Choice
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-10-25 
Dr. Rittenhouse and his staff were professional, curtious, and gave a great customer experience. They are very concerned about your comfort and happiness. I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone seeking a urologist.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr David R. Rittenhouse, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Coloplast Corp $4,103 TITAN
$3,109 		PENILE RECONSTRUCTION
$338 		ALTIS
$282 		ENDOUROLOGY
$157 		MALE INCONTINENCE
$138 		Other
$80
NxThera, Inc. $3,920 Rezum
$3,920
Astellas Pharma US Inc $3,483 Myrbetriq
$1,128 		XTANDI
$952 		Vesicare
$560 		Veozah
$10
$834
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,000 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,000
Medtronic USA, Inc. $2,218 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro
$1,165 		INTERSTIM
$401 		NURO
$12
$640
Other $16,240 AquaBeam Robotic System
$1,241 		ZYTIGA
$1,241 		Erleada
$1,068 		FORTESTA
$772 		AMS 700 Series
$755 		Other
$11,163
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $18,877
Education $5,685
Gift $3,952
Travel and Lodging $3,110
Consulting Fee $1,340

Biography

Dr. David Rittenhouse is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Rittenhouse's areas of expertise include the following: menopause, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. He studied medicine at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. He welcomes new patients at his office inFort Worth, TX as reported by Doctor.com.

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