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Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1989)

13000 Bruce Downs Boulevard J. A. Haley Vamc (673)
Tampa, FL 33612

(305) 243-6391

Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD is an urologist in Tampa, FL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.

Office Locations

13000 Bruce Downs Boulevard J. A. Haley Vamc (673)
Tampa, FL 33612

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1611 Nw 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

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In The News

“It's an extreme viewpoint that will have terrible ramifications on public health if it goes forward," says Dr. Bruce Kava, interim chair of urology at the University of Miami Miller School of...”—"Panels raise questions on prostate-cancer screenings, treatment", Wichita Eagle, January 2012

“It's an extreme viewpoint that will have terrible ramifications on public health if it goes forward," says Dr. Bruce Kava, interim chair of urology at the University of Miami Miller School of...”—"Debate goes on about PSA test", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, January 2012

“Dr. Bruce Kava, an associate professor of urology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, who was not involved in the new study, said that men, old and young, should speak with their...”—"Yearly prostate cancer screening fails to reduce deaths", NBC News, January 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

ablation

endourologic surgery

lab tests

minimally invasive procedures

potassium sensitivity test

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

ureteral stent placement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD performed more ablation, endourologic surgery, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, and potassium sensitivity test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, and ureteral stent placement 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. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
cryotherapy	23
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	691
hormone therapy	22
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	490
laser treatment	23
minimally invasive procedures	216
minor procedures	13
potassium test	108
stent placement (stenting)	33
urologic procedures	448

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
cryotherapy	25
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	831
implant surgery	18
lab tests	464
laser treatment	25
minimally invasive procedures	192
minor procedures	12
potassium test	115
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	446

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	41
Hispanic	176
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	52
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	41
chemotherapy	41
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	784
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	12
implant surgery	22
inpatient care	12
lab tests	376
laser treatment	16
minimally invasive procedures	134
minor procedures	11
potassium test	87
urologic procedures	347

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	495
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	51
Hispanic	177
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	48
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	874
hormone therapy	18
implant surgery	22
lab tests	351
minimally invasive procedures	107
potassium test	92
urologic procedures	238

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1130
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	100
Hispanic	436
Asian	24
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	106
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	33
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	48
chemotherapy	48
cryotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1030
hormone therapy	26
implant surgery	16
lab tests	269
laser treatment	22
minimally invasive procedures	167
potassium test	113
urologic procedures	366

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	604
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	48
Hispanic	212
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	51
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
chemotherapy	33
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1025
hormone therapy	52
implant surgery	19
lab tests	426
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	160
minor procedures	24
potassium test	135
urologic procedures	347

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	601
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	46
Hispanic	192
Asian	13
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	49
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, potassium test and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	22
chemotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1135
hormone therapy	21
implant surgery	11
lab tests	95
minimally invasive procedures	143
minor procedures	11
potassium test	124
urologic procedures	320

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	619
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	46
Hispanic	193
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	57
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1211
hormone therapy	20
lab tests	200
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	155
minor procedures	18
potassium test	122
urologic procedures	309

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	685
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	48
Hispanic	190
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	64
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
doctor visit	794
lab tests	164
minimally invasive procedures	114
potassium test	97
urologic procedures	253

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	549
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	36
Hispanic	127
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	69
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
cryotherapy	11
doctor visit	959
hormone therapy	24
lab tests	479
laser treatment	11
minimally invasive procedures	149
minor procedures	24
potassium test	99
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	265

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	664
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	40
Hispanic	155
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	70
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	50
cryotherapy	23
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1025
hormone therapy	26
implant surgery	11
lab tests	730
laser treatment	23
minimally invasive procedures	178
minor procedures	43
potassium test	102
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	330

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	678
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	0
Hispanic	139
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	75
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD treated as an urologist in Tampa, FL were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

ablation	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
chemotherapy	36
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	941
hormone therapy	26
hospital care	14
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	14
lab tests	367
laser treatment	17
minimally invasive procedures	155
minor procedures	19
potassium test	108
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	333

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	400
Hispanic	181
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	232
85 and over	58
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	304

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	26
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1989. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1989)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce R. Kava, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$92,022 Embosphere Microspheres $87,469	Surgery $16	$4,537
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$15,860 XIAFLEX $9,546	EDEX $5,821	Aveed $332	TESTOPEL $129	FORTESTA $31
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$7,576 TESTOPEL $7,161	XIAFLEX $214	STENDRA $201
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$6,590 APTIVUS $4,578	FLOMAX $1,212	$800
Coloplast Corp	$2,913 TITAN $2,532	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $171	SPEEDICATH $130	PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN $46	Pelvic Floor Repair $35
Other	$7,277 Rezum $894	Vessel Sealing $700	AquaBeam Robotic System $662	EndoSheath $524	Vesicare $339	Other $4,158

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$102,872
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,324
Food and Beverage	$12,228
Travel and Lodging	$4,073
Education	$741

Biography

Dr. Bruce Kava is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. He attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He is professionally affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.