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Physician

MERLE WADE, MD

Urology

GADSDEN, AL, 35903
NPI: 1033167465

Contact

Urology

GADSDEN, AL

GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

256-494-4000

gadsdenregional.com

RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

256-543-5200

riverviewregional.com

DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

256-845-3150

dekalbregional.org

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Urology

CystoscopyProstate BiopsyVasectomyKidney Stone Removal (Lithotripsy)Transurethral Resection (TURP)Urodynamic TestingCircumcisionBladder InstillationPenile ProsthesisUreteroscopy

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
87.5/100High
Quality
75.0
Promoting Interoperability
100.0
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
52356
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope
$2,148$402$32215
52332
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope
$805$92$7511
J9217
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg
$655$166$130265
51729
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies
$450$354$28212
76872
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
$324$125$10012
55700
Biopsy of prostate gland
$307$224$17913
52000
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
$282$218$16777
51797
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study
$267$175$14012
51784
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings
$228$34$2714
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$180$155$11375
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
$165$124$10018
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$135$118$85847
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$100$84$59200
51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
$100$9$7332
74018
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
$75$27$20125
84403
Testosterone (hormone) level, total
$66$23$2388
96402
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
$60$30$2266
99231
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes
$55$47$3815
84153
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
$35$17$17404
99211
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
$32$21$1520
81007
Urinalysis for bacteria
$30$29$29536
96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
$25$13$10573
J0696
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
$13$1$012
84580
Urobilinogen (metabolism substance) level, urine
$10$9$9535
82010
Ketone bodies analysis, quantitative
$9$8$8536
84311
Chemical analysis using spectrophotometry (light)
$9$8$8995
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
$8$8$8458
81003
Automated urinalysis test
$8$2$2606
82247
Bilirubin level, total
$6$5$5526
82043
Urine microalbumin (protein) level
$6$6$6303
85014
Red blood cell concentration measurement
$5$2$277
85018
Blood count, hemoglobin
$5$2$275
83069
Urine hemoglobin level
$5$4$4536
82945
Glucose (sugar) level on body fluid
$5$4$4536
84156
Total protein level, urine
$5$4$4527
J1071
Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg
$0$0$081,104

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