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Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: urologic (genitourinary) disorders

1015 Chestnut Street #405
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(610) 525-6580

Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD is an urologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Hahnemann University Hospital, Main Line Health, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and MidLantic Urology.

Office Locations

1015 Chestnut Street #405
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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919 Conestoga Road Building 1, Suite 300
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

post void residual study

urinalysis

urologic procedures

In 2024, Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), post void residual study, urinalysis, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2024, Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

By Affordability:

bladder stone removal

cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

cystoscopy with urethral stone removal

foreign body removal

lab tests

ureteral stent removal

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD performed more cystoscopy, and diagnostic cystoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for bladder stone removal, cystoscopic bladder stone removal without fragmentation, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, cystoscopy with urethral stone removal, foreign body removal, lab tests, ureteral stent removal, urinalysis, and urine tests 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. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	45
blood draw	99
catheterization	15
complementary or alternative therapy	16
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	738
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185
lab tests	437
minimally invasive procedures	112
minor procedures	24
potassium test	19
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	377

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
anorectal procedures	52
blood draw	116
catheterization	24
complementary or alternative therapy	21
cryotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	861
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
lab tests	474
laser treatment	15
minimally invasive procedures	135
minor procedures	18
potassium test	23
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	421

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	48
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	29
blood draw	104
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	721
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182
lab tests	390
minimally invasive procedures	103
potassium test	13
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	290

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	192
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	46
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	36
blood draw	83
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	659
foreign body removal	19
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
lab tests	393
minimally invasive procedures	79
potassium test	16
urologic procedures	286

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	374
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	76
Less than 65	274

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	41
blood draw	111
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	745
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
lab tests	428
minimally invasive procedures	80
potassium test	20
urologic procedures	324

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	186
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	40
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
blood draw	35
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	442
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
lab tests	242
minimally invasive procedures	40
potassium test	12
urologic procedures	197

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	23
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	20
blood draw	53
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	604
foreign body removal	12
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
lab tests	263
minimally invasive procedures	60
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	345

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	191
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	28
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	32
blood draw	60
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	600
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
lab tests	270
minimally invasive procedures	45
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	390

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	167
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	25
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
blood draw	40
chronic care	14
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	506
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	165
minimally invasive procedures	29
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	228

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	131
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	24
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were urologic procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	35
blood draw	72
catheterization	16
chronic care	451
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	706
foreign body removal	32
hospital care	541
inpatient care	541
lab tests	528
laser treatment	31
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	31
minimally invasive procedures	168
potassium test	31
stent placement (stenting)	66
urologic procedures	889

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	145
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	35
blood draw	122
catheterization	44
chemotherapy	35
chronic care	220
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1105
foreign body removal	33
hospital care	508
inpatient care	508
lab tests	821
laser treatment	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	26
minimally invasive procedures	337
neurostimulation	145
potassium test	48
stent placement (stenting)	48
urologic procedures	1310

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	701
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	144
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	29
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	48
blood draw	141
catheterization	43
chemotherapy	48
chronic care	221
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	1512
foreign body removal	35
hospital care	530
injections	16
inpatient care	530
lab tests	1315
laser treatment	29
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	29
minimally invasive procedures	375
neurostimulation	157
pain management	16
potassium test	53
stent placement (stenting)	54
urologic procedures	1574

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	926
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	192
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2024 were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	121
chronic care	234
doctor visit	1249
foreign body removal	19
hospital care	669
inpatient care	669
lab tests	1099
laser treatment	22
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
minimally invasive procedures	260
neurostimulation	84
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	37
urologic procedures	1282

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	648

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	902
Black	48
Hispanic	16
Asian	12
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	199
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD in 2024

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD treated as an urologist in Philadelphia, PA were urologic procedures, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

ablation	15
anorectal procedures	30
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	41
blood draw	89
catheterization	24
chemotherapy	41
chronic care	228
complementary or alternative therapy	18
cryotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	803
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	265
injections	16
inpatient care	265
lab tests	525
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	27
minimally invasive procedures	140
minor procedures	21
neurostimulation	128
pain management	16
potassium test	24
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	608

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	135
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	358
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	160
85 and over	76
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	22
Dementia	14

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 1218 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melanie Ina Amster, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,641 XTANDI $698	Myrbetriq $617	Vesicare $30	Veozah $16	$280
Medtronic, Inc.	$885 INTERSTIM $885
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC	$787 PROVENGE $787
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$645 Erleada $582	Balversa $33	ZYTIGA $30
AbbVie Inc.	$546 BOTOX $515	Lupron Depot $32
Other	$6,796 GEMTESA $590	Xofigo $363	LITHOVUE $328	INTERSTIM $307	ELIGARD $277	Other $4,931

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,811
Education	$489

Biography

Dr. Melanie Amster is a physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Bryn Mawr Hospital.