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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vakkas, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Lititz, PA?
Dr. John Vakkas, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lititz, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vakkas is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), Hindi, Italian, Persian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vakkas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vakkas’s office.
What languages does Dr. Vakkas speak?
Dr. Vakkas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Hindi
Italian
Persian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Vakkas typically treat?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Vakkas 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. Vakkas. 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:
- Impacted Teeth
- Tooth Disorder
- Stuck teeth
- Unerupted teeth
- Teeth that won't come in
ICD-10 Codes:
- K011: Impacted teeth
Also known as:
- Other Oral Epithelium Disturbances
- Other Mouth Lesions
- Mouth Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Oral Lining Problems
- Mouth Tissue Issues
- Tongue Epithelium Disorders
- Oral Sores
- Mouth Ulcers
- Abnormalities in Mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1329: Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue
- K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Mouth Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Mouth Disorder
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Soft tissue mass
- Non-malignant tumor
- Non-cancerous mouth growth
- Oral benign tumor
- Mouth lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D210: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck
- D1039: Benign neoplasm of other parts of mouth
Also known as:
- Developmental Tooth-Related Cysts
- Mouth Disorder
- Odontogenic cysts
- Cysts from tooth development
- Jaw cysts from teeth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K090: Developmental odontogenic cysts
Does Dr. Vakkas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vakkas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vakkas accept in Lititz, PA?
Dr. Vakkas in Lititz, 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
Capital Blue Cross
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vakkas' office located?
What is Dr. Vakkas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vakkas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083871347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vakkas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vakkas
What is Dr. John Vakkas's specialty?
Dr. Vakkas is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Lititz, PA.
What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.
Is this Dr. John Vakkas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vakkas is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Vakkas accepting new patients in Lititz, PA?
Yes, Dr. John Vakkas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Vakkas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vakkas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Vakkas?
Please contact Dr. Vakkas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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