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Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, urinary retention, cystoscopy, and more.

4000 Miamisburg Centerville Road Suite 207
Miamisburg, OH 45342

(937) 560-2011

Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD is an urologist in FULLERTON, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD is affiliated with Providence, Kettering Health, Central Valley Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation, Hill Physicians, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude.

Office Locations

1915 SUNNY CREST DRIVE
FULLERTON, CA 92835

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Central Valley Medical Group

1541 Florida Avenue Suite 100
Modesto, CA 95350

(209) 338-0024

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Kettering Health

4000 Miamisburg Centerville Road Suite 207
Miamisburg, OH 45342

(937) 560-2011

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Some issues Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD 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.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

The bladder, which stores urine.
The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

retroperitoneal ultrasound

transabdominal ultrasound

ultrasound

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

post void residual study

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD performed more retroperitoneal ultrasound, transabdominal ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for post void residual study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

diagnostic cystoscopy

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic cystoscopy, lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ablation

cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery

cystoscopy with bladder fulguration

cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery

endoscopy

fulguration

transurethral resection of bladder tumor

By Affordability:

anal sphincter electromyography

antineoplastic hormone therapy

cystometrogram

electrodiagnostic testing

electromyography

electrophysiological study

hormone therapy

pressure flow study

retroperitoneal ultrasound

transabdominal ultrasound

urethral sphincter electromyography

uroflowmetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD performed more ablation, cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery, cystoscopy with bladder fulguration, cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery, endoscopy, fulguration, and transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anal sphincter electromyography, antineoplastic hormone therapy, cystometrogram, electrodiagnostic testing, electromyography (EMG), electrophysiological (EP) study, hormone therapy, pressure flow study, retroperitoneal ultrasound, transabdominal ultrasound, urethral sphincter electromyography, and uroflowmetry 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. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	131
ablation	31
anorectal procedures	53
catheterization	136
cryotherapy	31
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	874
hormone therapy	26
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	814
laser treatment	31
minimally invasive procedures	162
minor procedures	18
pelvic imaging	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	207
urologic procedures	1031

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	138
ablation	17
anorectal procedures	74
catheterization	132
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	981
hormone therapy	26
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lab tests	861
laser treatment	17
minimally invasive procedures	124
minor procedures	15
pelvic imaging	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	241
urologic procedures	1207

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	400
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	13
Hispanic	89
Asian	59
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	108
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	133
ablation	31
anorectal procedures	83
catheterization	69
cryotherapy	31
diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	1038
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	805
laser treatment	31
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	21
pelvic imaging	105
ultrasound (sonogram)	238
urologic procedures	1300

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	69
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	112
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	159
ablation	47
anorectal procedures	103
cryotherapy	47
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	1059
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lab tests	846
laser treatment	47
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	276
ultrasound (sonogram)	435
urologic procedures	1380

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	970
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	0
Hispanic	196
Asian	140
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	536
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	246
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	143
ablation	37
anorectal procedures	45
catheterization	81
cryotherapy	37
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	969
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	676
laser treatment	37
minimally invasive procedures	126
minor procedures	16
pelvic imaging	304
ultrasound (sonogram)	447
urologic procedures	1035

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	11
Hispanic	93
Asian	70
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	110
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	154
ablation	27
anorectal procedures	51
catheterization	91
cryotherapy	27
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	941
hormone therapy	49
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	783
laser treatment	27
minimally invasive procedures	103
minor procedures	16
pelvic imaging	347
ultrasound (sonogram)	477
urologic procedures	1017
vascular procedures	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	93
Asian	69
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	108
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	142
ablation	13
anorectal procedures	33
catheterization	83
cryotherapy	13
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	908
hormone therapy	30
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
lab tests	934
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	13
minimally invasive procedures	100
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	132
ultrasound (sonogram)	258
urologic procedures	1062
vascular procedures	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	77
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	92
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	143
ablation	16
anorectal procedures	34
catheterization	88
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	847
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	846
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	80
minor procedures	12
pelvic imaging	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	261
urologic procedures	1011
vascular procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	13
Hispanic	78
Asian	65
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	92
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	146
ablation	21
anorectal procedures	43
catheterization	82
cryotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	950
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	788
laser treatment	21
minimally invasive procedures	92
minor procedures	13
pelvic imaging	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	274
urologic procedures	916
vascular procedures	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	67
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	96
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	176
anorectal procedures	22
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	1270
hormone therapy	42
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lab tests	1025
minimally invasive procedures	107
minor procedures	13
pelvic imaging	175
ultrasound (sonogram)	336
urologic procedures	1050
vascular procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	12
Hispanic	73
Asian	83
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	186
ablation	19
anorectal procedures	12
cryotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1103
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
lab tests	1022
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	97
neurostimulator lead placement	11
pelvic imaging	185
ultrasound (sonogram)	360
urologic procedures	1013
vascular procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	545
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	16
Hispanic	90
Asian	88
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	102
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated as an urologist in FULLERTON, CA were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

abdominal imaging	150
ablation	25
anorectal procedures	50
catheterization	95
cryotherapy	25
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	994
hormone therapy	33
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lab tests	854
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	117
minor procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	11
pelvic imaging	179
ultrasound (sonogram)	321
urologic procedures	1092
vascular procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	70
Non-Hispanic White	412
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	88
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	222
85 and over	96
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	252

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Kettering Health

Central Valley Medical Group

Providence Medical Foundation

Hill Physicians

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

Insurance Information

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Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in FULLERTON, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali S. Alavi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$3,718 Myrbetriq $2,253	Vesicare $807	XTANDI $360	$298
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,251 INTERSTIM $2,235	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $16
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,102 Lupron $600	Androgel $346	Lupron Depot $156
Boston Scientific Corporation	$961 Rezum $612	AMS $226	rezum Generator $42	SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL $21	Greenlight $16	Other $45
AbbVie Inc.	$818 Lupron Depot $581	BOTOX $237
Other	$6,164 BOTOX $656	INTERSTIM $597	XTANDI $578	ZYTIGA $358	Erleada $306	Other $3,669

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,998
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Education	$517

Biography

Dr. Ali Alavi is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). The average patient rating for Dr. Alavi is 2.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Dr. Alavi's hospital/clinic affiliations include Kettering Health, Hill Physicians, and Providence Medical Foundation. He seems to honor United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Fullerton, CA according to Providence Medical Foundation. After attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Alavi completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. In addition to English, Dr. Alavi speaks Spanish.