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Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD is an urologic oncologist in New York, NY specializing in urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1979 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone and NYU Langone Urology Associates.
222 East 41st Street 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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:
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.
Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1979)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1985)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology (1987)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Village Care, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid of New York, Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Magnacare, HIP, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Cigna, Humana, Railroad Medicare, GHI, VA Community Care Network, Oxford, Hamaspik Choice, Longevity Health Plan, Connecticare, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, MultiPlan, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna POS, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, GEHA, United Healthcare Navigate, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Apwu Health Plan, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Insurance Design Administrators, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Mutual of Omaha, Unite Healthcare (NY University Care Plan), Christian Brothers Services, Administrative Concepts, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Qualcare Inc, Global Excel, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, AXA Assistance USA, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), Starmark, Screen Actors Guild, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Oxford Health Plans Freedom, US Life Insurance Company, Meritain Health, WTC Health Program, Nippon Life Ins Co, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Fiserv Health, Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, NY Fire Department - WTC, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Qualcare Direct, Health Net of California, New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Health Republic of New Jersey, Diversified Administration Corporation and Global Health.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Actavis Pharma Inc |
$118,120
trelstar $47,500 |
RAPAFLO $46,620 |
$24,000 |
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SonaCare Medical, LLC |
$21,685
Sonatherm $21,685 |
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Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
$15,598
Noctiva $15,598 |
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Astellas Pharma US Inc |
$3,501
XTANDI $3,395 |
Vesicare $106 |
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Amgen Inc. |
$1,590
XGEVA $1,590 |
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Other |
$4,574
RAPAFLO $1,115 |
Endocare Cryocare System $1,016 |
BOTOX $341 |
Lupron $154 |
XTANDI $153 |
Other $1,795 |
Consulting Fee | $105,382 |
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Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $46,617 |
Travel and Lodging | $8,486 |
Food and Beverage | $3,923 |
Honoraria | $500 |
Other | $160 |
Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD has received 51 research payments totaling $322,780.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Herbert Lepor, MD.
SonaCare Medical, LLC | 2013 | $234,549.13 | Physician Covered Recipient | none |
SonaCare Medical, LLC | 2014 | $3,778.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | none |
SonaCare Medical, LLC | 2014 | $3,778.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | none |
SonaCare Medical, LLC | 2015 | $3,778.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | none |
Dr. Herbert Lepor specializes in urologic oncology. He is especially interested in benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), tumor, and elevated PSA. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone. Dr. Lepor obtained his medical school training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Lepor accepts Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more.