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Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD

(1065 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.

20911 Earl Street Suite 140
Torrance, CA 90503

(323) 783-4011

Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD is an urologist in Torrance, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial, Unio Specialty Care, South Bay Urology Medical Group, Unio Specialty Care and GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS PC.

Office Locations

20911 Earl Street Suite #140
Torrance, CA

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20911 Earl Street Suite 140
Torrance, CA 90503

(323) 783-4011

(310) 542-4652

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Some issues Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

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.

In The News

“with Timothy Lesser, M.D., of South Bay Urology.”—"South Bay / Harbor Area health calendar", San Bernardino Sun, September 2010

“The Wellness Community South Bay Cities presents "Ask the Doctor: Prostate Cancer" with Timothy Lesser, M.D., of South Bay Urology.”—"South Bay / Harbor Area health calendar", San Bernardino Sun, September 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic cystoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

post void residual study

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

duplex ultrasound

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD performed more diagnostic cystoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, post void residual study, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for duplex ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

intravesical therapy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

retroperitoneal ultrasound

urinalysis

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

lab tests

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, intravesical therapy (into the bladder), prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, retroperitoneal ultrasound, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, lab tests, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, urinalysis, and urine tests 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. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	105
cytology	41
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	482
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	328
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	12
urologic procedures	263

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	51
blood draw	94
cytology	20
doctor visit	490
lab tests	321
minimally invasive procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
urologic procedures	267

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	29
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	39
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	94
blood draw	13
catheterization	17
cytology	30
doctor visit	541
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
lab tests	347
minimally invasive procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	94
urologic procedures	315

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	50
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	59
blood draw	49
catheterization	24
cytology	36
doctor visit	582
lab tests	381
minimally invasive procedures	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
urologic procedures	325

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	660
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	112
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	81
blood draw	89
CT scan	12
cytology	44
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	672
hormone therapy	67
lab tests	450
minimally invasive procedures	65
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
pelvic imaging	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
urologic procedures	385

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	56
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, cytology and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	115
blood draw	108
cytology	209
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	977
hormone therapy	80
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	807
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	66
pelvic imaging	54
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	103
urologic procedures	584

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	582
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	50
Hispanic	71
Asian	47
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	92
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, cytology and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	141
blood draw	53
catheterization	70
cytology	265
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	960
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	49
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
lab tests	713
minimally invasive procedures	157
minor procedures	19
stent placement (stenting)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	141
urologic procedures	794

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	594
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	40
Hispanic	52
Asian	54
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	98
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2019 were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	215
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	61
blood draw	73
catheterization	51
chemotherapy	61
chronic care	144
cytology	212
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1141
hormone therapy	31573
hospital care	13
injections	31500
inpatient care	13
lab tests	943
minimally invasive procedures	260
minor procedures	25
pelvic imaging	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	418
urologic procedures	953

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	42
Hispanic	58
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	110
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	196
ablation	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	54
blood draw	16
catheterization	63
chemotherapy	54
chronic care	89
cryotherapy	13
cytology	156
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1151
hormone therapy	90
lab tests	677
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	208
minor procedures	24
pelvic imaging	84
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	280
urologic procedures	801
vascular procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	730
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	48
Hispanic	59
Asian	49
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	100
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	277
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	79
blood draw	96
catheterization	39
chemotherapy	79
chronic care	45
cytology	20
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1492
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	115
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lab tests	785
minimally invasive procedures	255
minor procedures	23
pelvic imaging	70
potassium test	21
stent placement (stenting)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	347
urologic procedures	1197
vascular procedures	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1083
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	879
Black	64
Hispanic	112
Asian	153
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	547
From 75 to 84	479
85 and over	185
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	302
ablation	19
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	51
blood draw	66
catheterization	52
chemotherapy	51
chronic care	41
cryotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1413
hormone therapy	112
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	1191
laser treatment	19
minimally invasive procedures	299
minor procedures	43
pelvic imaging	96
potassium test	16
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	398
urologic procedures	1270
vascular procedures	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1144
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	950
Black	60
Hispanic	103
Asian	152
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	546
85 and over	173
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD treated as an urologist in Torrance, CA were injections, hormone therapy, urologic procedures and lab tests.

abdominal imaging	153
ablation	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	61
blood draw	69
catheterization	45
chemotherapy	61
chronic care	79
cryotherapy	16
CT scan	12
cytology	103
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	900
foreign body removal	12
hormone therapy	4583
hospital care	31
injections	31500
inpatient care	31
lab tests	631
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	132
minor procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
pelvic imaging	76
potassium test	18
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
urologic procedures	650
vascular procedures	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	57
Non-Hispanic White	489
Hispanic	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	249
85 and over	92
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	303

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	25
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Kaiser Permanente. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Kaiser Permanente

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

Torrance Memorial

Unio Specialty Care

South Bay Urology Medical Group

Unio Specialty Care

GENESIS HEALTHCARE PARTNERS PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare, CCN PPO, Medicaid and First Choice PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Blue Shield of California

Interplan PPO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA PPO

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare

CCN PPO

Medicaid

First Choice PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 1065 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrance, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$13,266 Da Vinci Surgical System $13,266
NeoTract Inc.	$3,140 Urolift $3,140
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,516 Myrbetriq $1,178	Vesicare $688	XTANDI $357	MYCAMINE $14	$280
SN Holdings, LLC	$1,150 $1,150
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC	$644 PROVENGE $644
Other	$11,091 CLARIX $554	DERMACELL $549	BOTOX $479	Prolaris $392	XTANDI $390	Other $8,727

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,003
Education	$12,923
Travel and Lodging	$1,823
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$57

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Timothy F. Lesser, MD.

UroGPO LLC	2020	$324,305.56	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
UroGPO LLC	2017	$217,672.97	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
SN Holdings, LLC	2022	$136,208.24	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
SN Holdings, LLC	2021	$126,479.08	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
UroGPO LLC	2019	$125,652.79	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
UroGPO LLC	2018	$109,556.68	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
UroGPO LLC	2016	$7,725.39	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
UroGPO LLC	2015	$3,463.41	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Timothy Lesser is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He works in Torrance, CA. His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Dr. Lesser's professional affiliations include Torrance Memorial, Unio Specialty Care, and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Kaiser Permanente. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Lesser appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Lesser has received include Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars.