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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Darko, Trauma Surgeon in Sellersville, PA?
Dr. Nii-Daako Darko, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sellersville, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Darko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Darko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Darko’s office at (570) 703-8731.
What languages does Dr. Darko speak?
Dr. Darko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Darko typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Darko diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Darko. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Darko typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Nii-Daako Darko may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Darko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Darko accept my insurance?
Dr. Darko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 703-8731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Darko accept in Sellersville, PA?
Dr. Darko in Sellersville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Darko's office located?
Dr. Nii-Daako Darko's Primary Practice
915 Lawn Ave Ste 203
Sellersville, PA 18960
(570) 703-8731
What is Dr. Darko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Darko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811168073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Darko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Darko
What is Dr. Nii-Daako Darko's specialty?
Dr. Darko is a Trauma Surgeon near Sellersville, PA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Nii-Daako Darko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Darko is affiliated with St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nii-Daako Darko accepting new patients in Sellersville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Nii-Daako Darko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nii-Daako Darko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Darko's office at (570) 703-8731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nii-Daako Darko?
Please contact Dr. Darko's office at (570) 703-8731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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