Who is Dr. Fundakowski, Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Christopher Fundakowski, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Fundakowski is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fundakowski’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fundakowski’s office at (215) 955-6760.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fundakowski?
Dr. Christopher Fundakowski, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fundakowski empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Reconstructive Microvascular Surgery, Sentinel Node Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Fundakowski is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Fundakowski speak?
Dr. Fundakowski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fundakowski treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fundakowski 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. Fundakowski. 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.
Also known as:
Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Disease
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
Throat Cancer
Oral Cancer
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
Pharyngeal Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Voice Box Cancer
Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
Also known as:
Neck Lump or Swelling
Head Lump or Swelling
Neck Mass
Bump on Neck
Neck Nodule
Head Mass
Bump on Head
Head Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
Also known as:
Pharyngeal Dysphagia
Swallowing Disorder
Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
Throat Swallowing Difficulty
Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase
Also known as:
Oral Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Oral Cavity Cancer
Mouth Malignancy
Oral Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Salivary Gland Problems
Salivary Gland Disorder
Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
Salivary Gland Issues
Saliva Gland Ailments
Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
Also known as:
Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
Enlarged glands in one area
Local lymphadenopathy
Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Carcinoma
Malignant Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid Disorder
Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
Overactive Parathyroid Gland
High Parathyroid Hormone
PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
Mouth Sores or Lesions
Other Mouth Lesions
Mouth Disorder
Oral Lesions
Mouth Ulcers
Oral Mucosa Issues
Oral Sores
Abnormalities in Mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
K1370: Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa
Also known as:
Hoarseness or Voice Changes
Voice Disorder
Hoarse voice
Raspy voice
Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
Benign Parotid Gland Tumor
Benign Tumor
Salivary Gland Disorder
Non-cancerous parotid growth
Parotid gland adenoma
Parotid lump
ICD-10 Codes:
D110: Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
Head and Neck Cancer
Head Cancer
Neck Cancer
Facial Cancer
Malignant Head and Neck Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
Also known as:
Salivary Gland Cancer
Parotid Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Tumor
Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
Pharynx Disorder
Throat Disorder
Throat conditions
Pharyngeal diseases
Problems with the pharynx
ICD-10 Codes:
J392: Other diseases of pharynx
Also known as:
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
Scalp SCC
Neck SCC
ICD-10 Codes:
C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
What procedures does Dr. Fundakowski perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Fundakowski performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fundakowski. 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.
Also known as:
Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
Total Thyroid Removal
Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Lobe Removal
Partial Thyroidectomy
Isthmusectomy
Thyroidectomy
Substernal Thyroid Removal
Cervical Thyroidectomy
Complete thyroidectomy
Thyroid gland removal
Thyroid surgery
Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
Also known as:
Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
Parathyroid Gland Transplant
Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroid Gland Surgery
Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
Parathyroid Autograft
Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
Parathyroid Reimplantation
CPT Codes:
60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
Swallowing Function Test
Dysphagia Tests
Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
Dysphagia Evaluation
Oral Swallowing Assessment
Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
Swallowing Therapy
Dysphagia Treatment
Feeding Therapy
Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Oropharynx Biopsy
Biopsy
Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Excision
Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
Deep Cervical Node Removal
Superficial Lymph Node Excision
Open Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Gland Biopsy
FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
Image-Guided Biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
First Lesion Biopsy
Throat Biopsy
Back of Mouth Biopsy
Pharyngeal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
42800: Biopsy; oropharynx
Also known as:
Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
Parotidectomy
Salivary gland tumor removal
Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
Esophagus Scope with Biopsy
Rigid Esophagoscopy
Throat Scope with Sample
Esophagus Examination and Biopsy
CPT Codes:
43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Partial Tongue Removal
Partial glossectomy
Tongue resection
Tongue surgery for cancer
Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
Salivary Duct Repair
Repair of Salivary Gland Duct
Sialodochoplasty
Salivary Gland Duct Repair
Complicated Salivary Duct Surgery
Salivary Duct Reconstruction
Blocked Salivary Duct Surgery
CPT Codes:
42505: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; secondary or complicated
42500: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; primary or simple
Also known as:
Direct Laryngoscopy
Voice Box Exam
Throat Scope
Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
Also known as:
Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
Biopsy
Endoscopy
Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Lung Scope with Cell Sample
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
Biopsy
Endoscopy
Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
Voice box biopsy
Throat biopsy with scope
Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
Midface Flap Reconstruction
Zygomaticofacial Flap
Cheek Flap Surgery
Midface Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
15730: Midface flap (ie, zygomaticofacial flap) with preservation of vascular pedicle(s)
Also known as:
Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
Skin fat fascia graft
Composite tissue graft
Autologous fat graft
Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Also known as:
Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Facial skin graft
Hand skin graft
Neck skin graft
Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
Breast Reinforcement Implant
Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
Radical Soft Tissue Resection
Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
Large Skin Tumor Excision
Facial Tumor Surgery
Neck Tumor Excision
Chest Wall Tumor Removal
Soft Tissue Mass Excision
CPT Codes:
21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
Also known as:
Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
Neck soft tissue tumor removal
Chest wall tumor excision
Subfascial tumor removal
Large intramuscular tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Dr. Fundakowski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fundakowski accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Fundakowski in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
73% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Christopher Fundakowski an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fundakowski has been rated and reviewed by 128 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fundakowski, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Fundakowski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fundakowski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588836126.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fundakowski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fundakowski
What is Dr. Christopher Fundakowski's specialty?
Dr. Fundakowski is a Otolaryngologist near Philadelphia, PA.
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Fundakowski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Fundakowski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fundakowski is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. 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.
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Is Christopher Fundakowski accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Fundakowski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Fundakowski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fundakowski's office at (215) 955-6760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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