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Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD

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(272 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Oncology (Cancer Care)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: general care

10121 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Te 77591

(409) 986-9686

Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD is an urologist in Galveston, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and oncology (cancer care). He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD is affiliated with UTMB Faculty Group Practice and UTMB Health.

Office Locations

UTMB Health

1005 Harborside Drive 5th Floor
Galveston, TX 77555

(409) 772-9605

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UTMB Health

10121 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Te 77591

(409) 986-9686

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UTMB Health

250 Blossom Street 4th Floor
Webster, TX 77598

(832) 632-6370

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301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77555

(409) 772-2222

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

cystoscopy with urethral stone removal

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD had a list price for cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, and cystoscopy with urethral stone removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 10%

By Volume:

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD performed more cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, and cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2012 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	474
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	66
urologic procedures	312

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	580
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	73
minor procedures	12
potassium test	18
urologic procedures	117

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	50
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2014 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	51
doctor visit	525
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	46
potassium test	23
urologic procedures	120

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	60
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	51
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	668
foreign body removal	23
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	131
minor procedures	17
potassium test	23
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	187

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	844
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	178
Hispanic	122
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	124
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
doctor visit	770
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	99
potassium test	16
urologic procedures	129

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	485
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	77
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	727
foreign body removal	30
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	88
potassium test	29
urologic procedures	129

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	489
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	107
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	70
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	713
foreign body removal	23
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	143
minor procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	143

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	100
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	73
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
doctor visit	708
foreign body removal	23
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	176
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	176

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	100
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	87
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
doctor visit	515
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	115
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	81
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	76
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	435
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	83
urologic procedures	83

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	53
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	51
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	372
foreign body removal	23
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	102
minor procedures	16
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	37
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	47
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD treated as an urologist in Galveston, TX were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

ablation	12
anorectal procedures	12
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	589
foreign body removal	18
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	102
minor procedures	14
potassium test	21
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	146

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	82
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	347
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	162
85 and over	64
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch, and stayed on at UTMB for residency training in Urology. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, and stayed on at UTMB for residency training in Urology

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UTMB Faculty Group Practice

UTMB Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 272 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Galveston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,154 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,154
NeoTract Inc.	$990 Urolift $905	Urolift - UL400 $85
Boston Scientific Corporation	$776 AMS $224	GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $108	URETERAL DILATATION $89	Greenlight $87	ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $85	Other $183
Cook Incorporated	$469 Cook Medical Urology $292	Various $177
American Medical Systems Inc.	$241 GreenLight Laser Therapy $125	AMS 700 Series $116
Other	$1,858 Cook Medical Stents $196	TITAN $161	PROVENGE $124	STENDRA $114	16 FR. FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTOSCOPE $111	Other $1,152

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,872
Travel and Lodging	$2,599
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Joseph Sonstein practices oncology (cancer care) and urology (urinary tract disease). In his practice, he is particularly interested in general care. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Sonstein studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Sonstein has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors and Texas Rising Stars. He is affiliated with UTMB Faculty Group Practice. He has an open panel in Webster, TX according to UTMB Health.