Does Insurance Cover Xiaflex treatment for Peyronie’s Disease?

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD


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Most Health Insurances Provide Coverage for Xiaflex for Men with Peyronie’s disease

Insurance Coverage - XiaflexPeyronie’s disease is considered to be a significant problem that requires treatment in many cases.  Insurance companies cover the costs of visit appointments, necessary evaluation, and treatment for Peyronie’s disease.

Xiaflex (collagenase) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of men with Peyronie’s disease.  Most insurance companies cover the cost of treatment with Xiaflex for Peyronie’s disease as long as the curvature is greater than 30 degrees.

Medicare covers Xiaflex for men with Peyronie’s disease.

Insurance Requirements for Coverage of Xiaflex for Peyronie’s

A patient should have a proper evaluation including induction and measurement of penile curvature.  A patient should be a good candidate for injections and willing to undergo treatment with Xiaflex.  A patient should understand the risks and benefits of Xiaflex.

At New York Urology Specialists We Help You to Fight Your Insurance When Necessary to Pay for Peyronie’s Treatment

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer comprehensive insurance preauthorization services for our patients. In addition, if your insurance denies treatment for Peyronie’s disease we have extensive experience appealing and reversing such decisions successfully for the majority of patients.

Insurance Coverage for Other Treatment Options for Peyronie’s

Most insurances cover other treatment options for men with Peyronie’s disease including penile injection therapy with verapamil, the cost of oral medications such as pentoxifylline and surgical treatment including penile plication, plaque incision/excision, and penile implant costs.

Medicare

Medicare, as well as old Medicare Advantage plans that include Aetna Medicare, Cigna Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare, AARP Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare plans, are required to cover for treatment for Peyronie’s disease including Xiaflex 

Anthem BCBS and Empire Blue Cross

The majority of Anthem Blue Cross and Empire Blue Cross plans cover the cost of treatment for Peyronie’s disease. Predetermination and preauthorization sometimes may be necessary for Xiaflex.

UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plans

Most United healthcare and Oxford health plans cover the cost of Xiaflex for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease in men with a palpable plaque and at least 30-degree curvature.

Cigna 

Cigna considers Xiaflex to be a medically necessary treatment for men affected by Peyronie’s disease who have a palpable penile lump and moderate to severe penile curvature.

Did you know?  Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 penile surgeries including penile implants, correction of Peyronie’s disease, circumcisions, circumcision revisions, frenuloplasty, and congenital penile curvature.  He performs 150-200 penile surgeries a year.

Where to Get Peyronie’s Treatment in NYC?

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer treatment for men with Peyronie’s disease. 

Call/text today: 1-646-663-4050 or make an appointment online.  

We treat sexual and erection problems and Peyronie’s disease.  We offer comprehensive STD testing for infections.  We treat penile problems in men, including phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and penile redness. We perform a no-scalpel vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty. We offer confidential appointments.

Our appointment costs are affordable with or without insuranceLow-cost Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) are available to our patients.  We offer free insurance verification.

Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease at New York Urology Specialists.

Read RealStories: Peyronie’s disease in a 46-year-old man with ventral curvature treated with penile plication

Read RealStories: 67-year-old man with dorsal curvature and ED after the use of Trimix injections.

Read RealStories: 47-year-old man with penile shortening, narrowing and curvature treated with Xiaflex and plaque excision

Cost of Treatment and Insurance

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men. Our prices are low for patients without insurance and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs. 

We accept many health insurance plans.  We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits and to provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage.  Financing options and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.

Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease?

  • All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in treating men with symptoms of Peyronie’s disease, including penile curvature, narrowing of the penis, shortening of the penis, pain in the penis, and ED.  
  • We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for treatment of Peyronie’s disease, sexual and erection problems in men.
  • We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
  • Extensive experience: Thousands of men have been treated successfully using medical therapy (Xiaflex, Verapamil injections, Interferon), shockwave therapy for penile pain, penile plication, plaque excision and grafting, and penile implant surgery.
  • Confidential and Understanding Care. We understand that most of our patients desire privacy.  We see patients with a variety of urological problems. Your reason for visiting us is entirely confidential.
  • We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
  • We are conveniently located within a 30-60 minute commute to men who are seeking ED treatment in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island, Bronx, and New Jersey.

What does Peyronie’s Penile Curvature Look Like?

You can find before and after treatment images in our image gallery.

Scheduling Appointments for Peyronie’s Treatment at New York Urology Specialists


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Peyronies Disease and ED Are Treatable in Nearly Every Man

Excellence-Urology_Care-banner2At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction.  We understand the challenges that Peyronie’s disease and ED create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem.  We help you find a treatment for Peyronie’s disease that fits your needs, lifestyle, and your preferences.

Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men with sexual problems including Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction. By virtue of our experience and skill, we are able to offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man who desires an effective treatment for ED.  We offer medical and surgical treatment for Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction.

We Treat Some of the Most Complex Peyronie’s Problems and Men’s Health Problems Including:

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:

Call/text today: 1-646-663-4050 or make an appointment online

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship-trained, board-certified urologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of sexual and erection problems in men using modern, effective, and proven treatment methods.  We offer inflatable penile implant, shockwave therapy for ED, and treatment for Peyronie’s disease.

He is highly recommended by top primary care physicians in the New York area. If you or someone you know has been experiencing urological symptoms, make an appointment to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger’s expert advice. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.


If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4050.

We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners.  Information for out-of-state and international patients.  

We offer affordable prices with or without insurance. 

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