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Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD

Accepting New Patients

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Tulane University School of Medicine

2750 W Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90041

(323) 543-4250

Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD is an urologist in Glendale, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health and Keck Medical Center of USC.

Office Locations

Keck Medical Center of USC

1812 Verdugo Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91208

(818) 790-7100

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Dignity Health

2750 W Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90041

(323) 543-4250

(323) 543-4255

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ablation

biopsy

cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery

cystoscopy with bladder fulguration

cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery

endourologic procedures

fulguration

inpatient hospital care

laser surgery

minimally invasive procedures

pelvic ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

transurethral resection of bladder tumor

urinalysis

urologic procedures

In 2023, Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD performed more ablation, biopsy, cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery, cystoscopy with bladder fulguration, cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery, endourologic procedures, fulguration, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), laser surgery, minimally invasive procedures, pelvic ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), urinalysis, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy with bladder biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

ultrasound

By Affordability:

cystometrogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD performed more abdominal ultrasound, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy with bladder biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cystometrogram 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:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

diagnostic cystoscopy

duplex ultrasound

potassium sensitivity test

prostate biopsy

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy

cystolitholapaxy

diagnostic cystoscopy

duplex ultrasound

hospital care

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lab tests

litholapaxy

post void residual study

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

suprapubic catheter replacement

temporary urinary diversion

transabdominal ultrasound

urethral catheterization

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD performed more cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, diagnostic cystoscopy, duplex ultrasound, potassium sensitivity test, prostate biopsy, ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy, cystolitholapaxy (bladder stone fragmentation and removal), diagnostic cystoscopy, duplex ultrasound, hospital care, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lab tests, litholapaxy (stone fragmentation and removal), post void residual study, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, suprapubic catheter replacement, temporary urinary diversion, transabdominal ultrasound, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, urinary diversion, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	365
ablation	66
anorectal procedures	13
catheterization	25
cryotherapy	40
cytology	48
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	2260
foreign body removal	23
hormone therapy	34
hospital care	749
inpatient care	734
lab tests	1649
laser treatment	40
minimally invasive procedures	402
minor procedures	34
pelvic imaging	239
stent placement (stenting)	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	439
urologic procedures	1788
vascular procedures	165

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	367
ablation	40
catheterization	68
cryotherapy	25
cytology	350
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	2185
foreign body removal	19
hormone therapy	28
hospital care	667
inpatient care	648
lab tests	1600
laser treatment	25
minimally invasive procedures	376
minor procedures	29
pelvic imaging	223
stent placement (stenting)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
urologic procedures	1967
vascular procedures	178

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1028
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	961
Black	0
Hispanic	262
Asian	110
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	231
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	298
ablation	67
catheterization	46
cryotherapy	51
cytology	468
diagnostic procedures	78
doctor visit	2266
foreign body removal	21
hormone therapy	45
hospital care	766
inpatient care	766
lab tests	1643
laser treatment	51
minimally invasive procedures	432
minor procedures	30
pelvic imaging	394
potassium test	15
stent placement (stenting)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	562
urologic procedures	1991
vascular procedures	142

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1025
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	952
Black	0
Hispanic	244
Asian	109
Other	77
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	545
85 and over	244
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	258
ablation	27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	60
catheterization	63
chemotherapy	60
cryotherapy	13
cytology	253
diagnostic procedures	149
doctor visit	2338
foreign body removal	19
hormone therapy	26
hospital care	654
inpatient care	654
lab tests	1647
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	360
minor procedures	21
pelvic imaging	385
potassium test	20
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	519
urologic procedures	1931
vascular procedures	124

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2044
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1900
Black	0
Hispanic	424
Asian	206
Other	178
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	996
From 75 to 84	1088
85 and over	480
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	274
ablation	83
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	75
catheterization	72
chemotherapy	75
cryotherapy	55
diagnostic procedures	159
doctor visit	3111
foreign body removal	29
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	761
inpatient care	761
lab tests	2327
laser treatment	70
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	27
minimally invasive procedures	507
minor procedures	26
pelvic imaging	451
potassium test	87
stent placement (stenting)	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	592
urologic procedures	2562
vascular procedures	133

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1204
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1107
Black	0
Hispanic	254
Asian	122
Other	125
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	636
85 and over	293
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	405
ablation	98
catheterization	68
cryotherapy	79
diagnostic procedures	173
doctor visit	3140
foreign body removal	17
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	612
inpatient care	612
lab tests	2376
laser treatment	79
minimally invasive procedures	510
minor procedures	43
pelvic imaging	599
potassium test	94
stent placement (stenting)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	816
urologic procedures	2435
vascular procedures	188

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1149
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1098
Black	0
Hispanic	233
Asian	134
Other	140
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	614
From 75 to 84	632
85 and over	283
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	429
ablation	112
anorectal procedures	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	92
catheterization	75
chemotherapy	92
cryotherapy	100
diagnostic procedures	211
doctor visit	4169
foreign body removal	29
hospital care	799
inpatient care	799
lab tests	3037
laser treatment	115
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	26
minimally invasive procedures	653
minor procedures	59
pelvic imaging	621
potassium test	75
stent placement (stenting)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	858
urologic procedures	3710
vascular procedures	192

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1326
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1229
Black	0
Hispanic	283
Asian	136
Other	177
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	688
85 and over	366
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	364
ablation	111
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	56
catheterization	60
chemotherapy	56
cryotherapy	97
diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	3109
foreign body removal	25
hospital care	629
inpatient care	629
lab tests	2297
laser treatment	111
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	507
minor procedures	41
pelvic imaging	597
potassium test	81
stent placement (stenting)	37
suprapubic catheter replacement	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	787
urologic procedures	3266
vascular procedures	174

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1216
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1073
Black	16
Hispanic	221
Asian	147
Other	174
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	622
From 75 to 84	616
85 and over	319
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	308
ablation	112
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	99
catheterization	98
chemotherapy	99
cryotherapy	112
diagnostic procedures	128
doctor visit	2641
foreign body removal	19
hospital care	442
inpatient care	442
lab tests	1958
laser treatment	129
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	516
minor procedures	37
neurostimulation	61
pelvic imaging	652
potassium test	66
stent placement (stenting)	34
suprapubic catheter replacement	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	822
urologic procedures	3083
vascular procedures	138

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1044
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	915
Black	13
Hispanic	146
Asian	116
Other	170
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	511
85 and over	266
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	418
ablation	162
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	92
catheterization	80
chemotherapy	92
cryotherapy	147
diagnostic procedures	119
doctor visit	2541
foreign body removal	25
hospital care	540
inpatient care	540
lab tests	2227
laser treatment	166
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	554
minor procedures	48
pelvic imaging	845
potassium test	58
stent placement (stenting)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	1071
urologic procedures	3554
vascular procedures	192

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1085
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	0
Hispanic	159
Asian	0
Other	188
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	581
From 75 to 84	565
85 and over	246
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	52
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	511
ablation	161
catheterization	57
cryotherapy	139
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	2583
foreign body removal	23
hospital care	494
inpatient care	494
lab tests	2172
laser treatment	157
litholapaxy (stone fragmentation and removal)	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	570
minor procedures	50
neurostimulation	52
pelvic imaging	882
potassium test	76
stent placement (stenting)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	1150
urologic procedures	3372
vascular procedures	243

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1133
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1025
Black	0
Hispanic	133
Asian	0
Other	206
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	612
85 and over	260
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	56
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA during 2023 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	571
ablation	135
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	68
catheterization	25
chemotherapy	68
cryotherapy	135
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	2985
foreign body removal	22
hospital care	570
inpatient care	570
lab tests	2426
laser treatment	160
litholapaxy (stone fragmentation and removal)	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	498
minor procedures	53
pelvic imaging	863
potassium test	84
stent placement (stenting)	47
suprapubic catheter replacement	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	1158
urologic procedures	4005
vascular procedures	276

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1213
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1067
Black	17
Hispanic	166
Asian	137
Other	246
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	652
85 and over	301
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	58
Dementia	20
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated as an urologist in Glendale, CA were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	380
ablation	97
anorectal procedures	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	77
catheterization	61
chemotherapy	77
cryotherapy	82
cytology	279
diagnostic procedures	117
doctor visit	2777
foreign body removal	22
hormone therapy	32
hospital care	640
inpatient care	637
lab tests	2113
laser treatment	93
litholapaxy (stone fragmentation and removal)	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	490
minor procedures	39
neurostimulation	56
pelvic imaging	562
potassium test	65
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	765
urologic procedures	2805
vascular procedures	178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Female	397
Male	1122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	101
Non-Hispanic White	1025
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	210
Other	144

**Age**
75 to 84	593
85 and over	274
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	572

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Keck Medical Center of USC

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. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.86 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Behnam Ben Shenassa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glendale, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,161 XTANDI $396	Myrbetriq $367	Vesicare $90	Veozah $42	$267
Pfizer Inc.	$1,005 PREMARIN $268	PVC $134	XTANDI $126	TALZENNA $111	PAXLOVID $87	Other $280
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$654 Da Vinci Surgical System $654
Boston Scientific Corporation	$581 AMS $248	rezum Generator $110	GENERAL BPH $87	Rezum $43	LITHOVUE $30	Other $63
Coloplast Corp	$511 ALTIS $188	ENDOUROLOGY $179	RESTORELLE $71	TITAN $59	porges Coloplast $13
Other	$4,154 GEMTESA $402	Prolaris $336	ZYTIGA $188	XTANDI $184	Xofigo $158	Other $2,885

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,012
Education	$547
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$507

Biography

Dr. Behnam Shenassa is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He accepts Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Shenassa is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Shenassa (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Persian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Keck Medical Center of USC and Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by Dignity Health.

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