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Dr. Sean Harbison

Philadelphia, PA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harbison, Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Sean Harbison is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Harbison completed his residency at Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), General Surgery. Dr. Harbison is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harbison’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harbison’s office at (215) 662-2626.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Harbison?

    Dr. Sean Harbison is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon 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. Harbison empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Biliary Surgery, Esophageal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia-Complex, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Harbison is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Harbison go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), General Surgery

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Harbison board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Harbison is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Harbison speak?

    Dr. Harbison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Harbison treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Harbison 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. Harbison. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gastroparesis
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Delayed Gastric Emptying
    • Stomach Paralysis
    • Gastric Motility Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3184: Gastroparesis

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Trunk
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
    • Trunk lipoma
    • Body fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Harbison perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Harbison 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. Harbison. 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:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
    • Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair (Recurrent, Large, or Trapped)
    • Recurrent Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Large Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh

    CPT Codes:

    • 49618: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Open Gastric Neurostimulator Implantation
    • Stomach pacemaker surgery
    • Gastric electrical stimulation implant
    • Antrum neurostimulator placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43881: Implantation or replacement of gastric neurostimulator electrodes, antrum, open

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Shoulder Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery
    • Shoulder Mass Excision
    • Subcutaneous Shoulder Tumor Removal
    • Shoulder Lump Removal
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
    • 23071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral or Gastric Neurostimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator removal
    • Sacral neurostimulator revision
    • Gastric stimulator removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 64595: Revision or removal of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)

    Does Dr. Harbison accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harbison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-2626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harbison accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Harbison in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Harbison's office located?

    Dr. Sean Harbison's Primary Practice

    3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 4

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 662-2626

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    Dr. Sean Harbison's Practice 2

    3401 N Broad St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

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    What is Dr. Harbison's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Harbison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841288875.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harbison?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harbison

    What is Dr. Sean Harbison's specialty?

    Dr. Harbison is a Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Harbison to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sean Harbison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harbison is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania 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

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    Is Sean Harbison accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Harbison is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sean Harbison offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harbison's office at (215) 662-2626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sean Harbison?

    Please contact Dr. Harbison's office at (215) 662-2626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Harbison have?

    Dr. Sean Harbison is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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