Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD is a pediatric urologist in Greensboro, NC specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.
1126 N Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
3000 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in Greensboro, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2000. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2000)
Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals (2006)
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 150 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greensboro, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$4,500
BOTOX COSMETIC $4,500 |
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$4,230
BOTOX $4,192 |
BOTOX-UROLOGY $38 |
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$159
LITHOVUE $125 |
GENERAL BPH $34 |
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$111
DEFLUX $111 |
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$27
Urology $27 |
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$43
GENTLECATH $17 |
FEMALE INCONTINENCE $14 |
UROLOGICAL SUPPLIES $12 |
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Dr. J. Todd Purves, PhD, MD has received 93 research payments totaling $225,001.
Dr. J. Purves is a pediatric urology specialist. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Purves include vesicoureteral reflux and kidney stones. He is affiliated with Duke Health. After completing medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona. Patient ratings for Dr. Purves average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE. Duke Health reports that Dr. Purves is accepting new patients at his office in Greensboro, NC.
