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Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and more.

1200 Brooks Lane
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

(412) 469-1002

Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD is an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

1200 Brooks Lane
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

(412) 469-1002

(412) 469-8925

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Allegheny Health Network

1307 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 281-1757

(412) 281-7274

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Some issues Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., 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.

In The News

“Surgeons at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, during an experimental heart valve replacement procedure on Ralph Miller of Chester County.”—"A less-open heart surgery", Philadelphia Inquirer, October 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

post void residual study

In 2023, Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD had a list price for post void residual study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	648
hormone therapy	57
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
lab tests	427
minimally invasive procedures	93
potassium test	20
urologic procedures	276

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	548
hormone therapy	47
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lab tests	364
minimally invasive procedures	90
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	239

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	65
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	11
doctor visit	596
hormone therapy	48
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lab tests	414
minimally invasive procedures	97
potassium test	19
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	261

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	68
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hormone therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	620
hormone therapy	57
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	430
minimally invasive procedures	55
potassium test	15
urologic procedures	226

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	756
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	136
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	561
hormone therapy	36
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
lab tests	432
minimally invasive procedures	67
urologic procedures	182

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	58
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	609
hormone therapy	44
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
lab tests	494
minimally invasive procedures	86
urologic procedures	259

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	48
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	700
hormone therapy	66
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
lab tests	542
minimally invasive procedures	104
minor procedures	17
radiation therapy	11
urologic procedures	291

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	53
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	640
hormone therapy	63
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
lab tests	522
minimally invasive procedures	86
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	266

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	60
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	508
hormone therapy	63
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
lab tests	417
minimally invasive procedures	42
urologic procedures	176

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	52
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	594
hormone therapy	66
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
lab tests	503
minimally invasive procedures	74
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	220

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	457
Female	38

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	43
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	636
hormone therapy	74
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
lab tests	524
minimally invasive procedures	88
minor procedures	27
urologic procedures	227

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	56
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated as an urologist in Jefferson Hills, PA were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

cancer surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	605
hormone therapy	56
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
lab tests	460
minimally invasive procedures	80
minor procedures	19
potassium test	18
radiation therapy	11
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	238

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	423
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	58
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	252

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	43

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ralph J. Miller JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,955 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,955
NeuWave Medical, Inc.	$1,923 CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $1,923
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$582 Myrbetriq $285	XTANDI $192	Vesicare $26	$78
Boston Scientific Corporation	$336 LITHOVUE $185	GENERAL THERAPIES $122	General - BPH $15	GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $13
Actavis Pharma Inc	$250 RAPAFLO $229	ESTRACE CREAM $21
Other	$895 XTANDI $147	Lupron $105	TESTIM $92	ZYTIGA $53	Oncology $42	Other $456

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,704
Food and Beverage	$2,472
Education	$765

Biography

Dr. Ralph Miller is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Miller's areas of expertise include bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and prostate abscess. He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).