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Dr. Michael Palese

Urologist

4.79 (134)

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Biography

Education and Background

Education and training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Specialty
Urologist
NPI number
1679576110

Reviews

4.79 Based on
2 platforms
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4.8 (124)
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4.6 (10)
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Oct 8, 2022 John Macri
Dr Palese treated my wife an my father. All I can say is I wish all my doctors were as generous with their time and as accessible as he is. He is not only a great Doctor he is a remarkable person.
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Jan 17, 2022 Kris Viviano
Dr. Palese removed my right kidney beautifully. I was nervous before the surgery but I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. My recovery was quick and easy and my scars are barley noticeable (2 months later). I’d recommend him to anyone, he’s definitely worth the wait. 6/5 stars
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Dec 1, 2017 Nancy Ferrara
My husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. Instead of taking the whole kidney, or a large piece of it, Dr. Palese used robotic surgery. He only took 10% of the kidney and my husband went home the next day. I highly recommend him.
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Apr 27, 2018 Judy Kendall Levine
Dr. Palese took excellent care of my husband for many years. He is highly skilled, brilliant and caring.
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Aug 25, 2022 Mario Carmona
I made an appointment with Dr. Palese's office due to the great reviews he has. I was given a virtual appt. When I called to confirm this appointment and to make sure films and reports for my latest scan was obtained I was very abruptly told by his nurse Nicole that they do not see new patients virtually and that it is not their job to obtain patient's medical records.
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Costs with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (any - including Anthem, Empire, etc.)

New patient office visit
up to $240*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Minimal complexity
up to $166*
Low complexity
up to $143*
Moderate complexity
up to $191*
High complexity
up to $240*
Cystoscopy procedures (endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra)
up to $2026*
Cystourethroscopy (examination of inside of bladder and urethra)
up to $883*
Cystourethroscopy with retrograde urography
up to $691*
Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy
up to $866*
Transurethral resection (remove tissue from enlarged prostate) TURBT
up to $1810*
Cystourethroscopy, with direct vision internal urethrotomy
up to $566*
Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of urethral stricture
up to $742*
Cystourethroscopy, with removal of ureteral stent, foreign body or calculus from bladder (simple)
up to $1079*
Litholapaxy (removal of simple bladder stones)
up to $2026*
Litholapaxy (removal of complicated bladder stones)
up to $1011*
Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of ureteral catheter
up to $1066*
Penile and incontinence procedures
up to $3785*
Plication (surgically repairs the abnormal curvature of penis)
up to $1561*
Inflatable penile implant (for erectile dysfunction)
up to $1748*
Penile plastic surgery after injury
up to $708*
Male sling (for incontinence)
up to $1629*
Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) for incontinence
up to $1638*
Urethroplasty (surgery to repair urethra)
up to $3785*
Urethrectomy (surgery to remove urethra)
up to $2005*
Female incontinence procedures
up to $1895*
Anterior vesicourethropexy or urethropexy (eg, Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz, Burch) -- simple
up to $1531*
Abdomino-vaginal vesical neck suspension (eg, Stamey, Raz, modified Pereyra)
up to $1895*
Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
up to $1654*
Closure of vesicovaginal fistula, vaginal approach
up to $1272*
Closure of vesicovaginal fistula
up to $1675*
(AP repair)
up to $1743*
Renal surgery procedures
up to $11628*
Shock wave lithotripsy (break up stones in the kidney and parts of the ureter)
up to $1637*
Nephrectomy (kidney removal) with partial ureterectomy
up to $2320*
Nephrectomy with partial ureterectomy, with lymph node dissection and/or venal caval thrombectomy
up to $2777*
Nephrectomy with total ureterectomy and bladder cuff; through separate (second) incision
up to $3163*
Partial nephrectomy
up to $2868*
Donor nephrectomy (open), living donor
up to $3515*
Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft, excl. donor or recipient nephrectomy
up to $5603*
Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis – simple
up to $3737*
Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis – complex
up to $3003*
Laparoscopic nephrectomy
up to $2612*
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy from living donor
up to $11628*
Laparoscopically-assisted nephroureterectomy
up to $2892*
Ureteroscopy procedures (procedure to address kidney stone)
up to $1437*
Endoscopic treatment of ureteral stricture, via ureteroscopy.
up to $1437*
Endoscopic correction of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction.
up to $843*
Kidney stone removal via ureteroscopy.
up to $756*
Laser lithotripsy (stone breaking) via ureteroscopy.
up to $839*
Biopsy of ureter or renal pelvis tumor via ureteroscopy.
up to $1337*
Surgical resection of ureter or renal pelvis lesion via ureteroscopy.
up to $997*
Non-invasive urodynamic studies excluding uroflowmetry.
up to $446*
Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) for prostate imaging.
up to $1174*
Urology Radiation and Imaging Procedures
up to $1443*
Magnetic resonance guidance for needle placement
up to $1443*
Urography, antegrade pyelography, radiological supervision and interpretation
up to $493*
Ultrasound, retroperitoneal, real-time with image documentation; complete
up to $233*
Duplex scan of penile vessels
up to $417*
Ultrasound guidance for percutaneous renal cryoablation
up to $316*
X-ray of the urinary tract
up to $909*
Ultrasound, scrotum and contents
up to $341*
Testicular Procedures
up to $464*
Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral
up to $464*
Other Urology Procedures
up to $119*
Implantation of hormone pellets
up to $119*
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Price Breakdown

Typical treatment path for Urology Consultation
These are the most common services patients usually receive during their Urology Consultation appointment.
New patient office visit
up to $240*
Providers charge for an "office visit" when discussing treatment for a specific health condition.

It does not include the cost of tests or procedures, and is based on:
  • medical complexity of the health issue (most visits are low complexity)
  • face-to-face time spent with the provider
  • time spent by the provider documenting the encounter
Most common service(s)
Low complexity
up to $143*
Other service(s)
Minimal complexity
up to $166*
Moderate complexity
up to $191*
High complexity
up to $240*

Predicted total:
up to $143*
* depends on your specific insurance (copay, deductible, coverage, etc.)