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Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD

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(Daniel Zapzalka)

(261 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: genitourinary cancer, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery

3900 Park Nicollet Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

(952) 993-3017

Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD is an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic and HealthPartners Park Nicollet.

Office Locations

3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

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3900 Park Nicollet Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

(952) 993-3017

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5400 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Urology St. Louis Park
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

(952) 993-3190

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Some issues Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood tests

In 2023, Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD had a list price for blood tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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:

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

diagnostic cystoscopy

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

creatinine blood test

post void residual study

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD performed more cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, diagnostic cystoscopy, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for creatinine blood test, and post void residual study 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:

blood draw

cystoscopy

phlebotomy for lab tests

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

creatinine test

kidney function tests

lab tests

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD performed more blood draw, cystoscopy, phlebotomy for lab tests, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for creatinine test, kidney function tests, lab tests, and urinalysis 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. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2012 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
blood draw	123
catheterization	97
doctor visit	394
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lab tests	186
laser treatment	18
minimally invasive procedures	127
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	356

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	106
catheterization	77
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	396
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	176
minimally invasive procedures	157
minor procedures	14
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	328

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	55
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
blood draw	118
catheterization	71
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	395
foreign body removal	15
lab tests	81
laser treatment	12
minimally invasive procedures	142
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	303

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	65
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	101
catheterization	66
doctor visit	345
foreign body removal	15
hormone therapy	18
lab tests	13
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	139
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	288

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	136
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
blood draw	93
catheterization	95
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	332
foreign body removal	17
hormone therapy	22
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	17
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	16
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	310

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	64
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
blood draw	79
catheterization	88
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	11
doctor visit	267
excision	11
hormone therapy	17
lab tests	11
laser treatment	11
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	127
minor procedures	15
pelvic surgery	11
urologic procedures	253

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	49
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	65
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	53
doctor visit	262
foreign body removal	14
minimally invasive procedures	129
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	237

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	52
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
blood draw	92
catheterization	69
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	469
foreign body removal	20
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	151
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	249
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	399

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	62
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	106
catheterization	58
doctor visit	427
foreign body removal	25
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	158
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	191
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	327

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	60
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	123
catheterization	106
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	472
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
lab tests	156
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	222
minor procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	397

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	99
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	112
catheterization	86
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	429
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	179
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	146
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	297

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	65
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated as an urologist in Saint Louis Park, MN were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

ablation	13
blood draw	101
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	78
diagnostic procedures	14
dissection	11
doctor visit	380
excision	11
foreign body removal	17
hormone therapy	19
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	112
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	161
minor procedures	14
pelvic surgery	11
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	317

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	332
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	64
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	26
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

HealthPartners Park Nicollet

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 261 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel M. Zapzalka, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis Park, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,710 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,710
NeoTract Inc.	$596 Urolift $392	Urolift - UL400 $205
Coloplast Corp	$152 ENDOUROLOGY $152
Medtronic, Inc.	$23 INTERSTIM $23
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$23 ZYTIGA $23
Other	$38 Urolift $20	JELMYTO $12	(815) Thiola $6

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,037
Travel and Lodging	$987
Education	$518

Biography

Dr. Daniel Zapzalka specializes in urology (urinary tract disease) and practices in Saint Louis Park, MN. After completing medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, he performed his residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. Dr. Zapzalka's clinical interests include genitourinary cancer, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Zapzalka has received the distinction of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. According to HealthPartners, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Saint Louis Park, MN.