Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 16 |
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Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA is an urologist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine and Brady Urologic Health Center.
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:
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 16 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 18 |
|---|
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2015 were urologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 61 |
|---|---|
| urologic procedures | 35 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 86 |
|---|---|
| Female | 52 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 38 |
|---|---|
| Black | 54 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 64 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 38 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 46 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 39 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 38 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 16 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2016 were urologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 374 |
|---|---|
| urologic procedures | 101 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 143 |
|---|---|
| Female | 70 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 67 |
|---|---|
| Black | 78 |
| Hispanic | 56 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 88 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 42 |
| 85 and over | 20 |
| Less than 65 | 63 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 40 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 46 |
| Asthma | 21 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 47 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 15 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 590 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 28 |
| urologic procedures | 220 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 233 |
|---|---|
| Female | 103 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 148 |
|---|---|
| Black | 87 |
| Hispanic | 70 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 158 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 68 |
| 85 and over | 33 |
| Less than 65 | 77 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 9 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 40 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 6 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 43 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2018 were urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 58 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 540 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 31 |
| urologic procedures | 201 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 279 |
|---|---|
| Female | 100 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 154 |
|---|---|
| Black | 101 |
| Hispanic | 79 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 185 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 77 |
| 85 and over | 34 |
| Less than 65 | 83 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 39 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 42 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 44 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2019 were urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 56 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 508 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 20 |
| urologic procedures | 124 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 294 |
|---|---|
| Female | 79 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 162 |
|---|---|
| Black | 104 |
| Hispanic | 68 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 181 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 88 |
| 85 and over | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 72 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 7 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 41 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 45 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 43 |
| Dementia | 13 |
| Cancer | 16 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2020 were urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 44 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 380 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 15 |
| urologic procedures | 66 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 238 |
|---|---|
| Female | 75 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 133 |
|---|---|
| Black | 105 |
| Hispanic | 42 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Other | 22 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 147 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 81 |
| 85 and over | 29 |
| Less than 65 | 56 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 43 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 46 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 9 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 21 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 45 |
| Dementia | 15 |
| Cancer | 16 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2021 were blood draw, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 71 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 500 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 23 |
| urologic procedures | 44 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 285 |
|---|---|
| Female | 81 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 155 |
|---|---|
| Black | 114 |
| Hispanic | 53 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Other | 26 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 161 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 110 |
| 85 and over | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 63 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 10 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 48 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 44 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 7 |
| Diabetes | 41 |
| Dementia | 13 |
| Cancer | 19 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2022 were blood draw, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 230 |
|---|---|
| catheterization | 35 |
| doctor visit | 776 |
| lab tests | 16 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 46 |
| urologic procedures | 110 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 412 |
|---|---|
| Female | 92 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 270 |
|---|---|
| Black | 134 |
| Hispanic | 56 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Other | 26 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 214 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 176 |
| 85 and over | 60 |
| Less than 65 | 54 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 12 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 19 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 38 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 19 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2023 were blood draw, urologic procedures, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 169 |
|---|---|
| catheterization | 38 |
| doctor visit | 689 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 36 |
| urologic procedures | 100 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Male | 392 |
|---|---|
| Female | 79 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 228 |
|---|---|
| Black | 135 |
| Hispanic | 56 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Other | 33 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 193 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 174 |
| 85 and over | 57 |
| Less than 65 | 47 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 13 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 16 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 24 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 37 |
| Dementia | 10 |
| Cancer | 21 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated as an urologist in Brooklyn, NY were urologic procedures, blood draw, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.
| blood draw | 91 |
|---|---|
| catheterization | 36 |
| doctor visit | 404 |
| lab tests | 16 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 28 |
| urologic procedures | 111 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA.
| Female | 66 |
|---|---|
| Male | 214 |
| Black / African American | 82 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 11 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 123 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Other | 12 |
| 75 to 84 | 74 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 27 |
| Less than 65 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 31 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoporosis | 6 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 7 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 7 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 13 |
Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1993)
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Urology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, VNSNY CHOICE, CIGNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, Emblem Select Care, Medicare, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Affinity Health Plan, Amida Care, Elderplan, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity [HMO], Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Rockefeller University - CoreSource, Aetna - NYP, Aetna [Weill Cornell Employee Plan], Emblem/Hip, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield [Pathway Enhanced], Fidelis Care, GHI, Medicaid, Unicare, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, 1199 National Benefit Fund, WellCare, Oxford Health Plans [Metro/Core/Charter (HMO)], Connecticare, AETNA, Multiplan, Healthfirst, March Vision, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Healthfirst, Anthem, 1199 National Benefit Fund, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Compass, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Mediblue (Senior), PPO, Blue Access, Community Plan, Freedom, Blue Connection, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, WorldWide Medical, EPO, Metro/Core/Charter, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Aetna-NYP, CBP, EPO/POS, CHP, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, HMO and Liberty.
According to our sources, Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Brooklyn, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alfred Clinton Winkler, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| EDAP TECHNOMED INC |
$1,238
$1,238 |
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| AngioDynamics, Inc. |
$606
Nanoknife $606 |
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| INSYS Therapeutics Inc |
$125
SUBSYS $125 |
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| Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC |
$103
ZYTIGA $103 |
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| AbbVie, Inc. |
$97
$97 |
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| Other |
$292
VIDEOIMAGING $68 |
XTANDI $50 |
UROLOGICAL SUPPLIES $34 |
KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $26 |
Myrbetriq $21 |
Other $93 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,621 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $840 |
Dr. Alfred Winkler practices urology (urinary tract disease) in Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, and City of New York, NY. Clinical interests for Dr. Winkler include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and hematuria (blood in urine). He is professionally affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. After attending Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He accepts United Healthcare Compass, Anthem, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), and more. His practice in Brooklyn, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.