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Dr. Ira Krafchin, MD

South Abington Township, PA

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krafchin, Plastic Surgeon in South Abington Township, PA?

    Dr. Ira Krafchin, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in South Abington Township, PA. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Krafchin completed his residency at Nassau Co Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Krafchin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krafchin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krafchin’s office at (570) 586-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Krafchin?

    Dr. Ira Krafchin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic 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. Krafchin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the South Abington Township/PA community, Dr. Krafchin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Nassau Co Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery | Maimonides Medical Center

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY DWNSTATE M C COLL MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Krafchin board certified in Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Krafchin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Krafchin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Krafchin treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Krafchin 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. Krafchin. 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:

    • Benign Trunk Skin Tumor
    • Benign Scalp or Neck Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth on trunk skin
    • Trunk skin lesion
    • Benign trunk skin mass
    • Lump on body skin
    • Non-cancerous growth on scalp
    • Scalp skin lesion
    • Benign neck mass
    • Neck skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D235: Other benign neoplasm of skin of trunk
    • D234: Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Growth
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous skin lesion
    • Skin tumor
    • Skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Krafchin perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Krafchin 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. Krafchin. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Laceration Repair
    • Surgical Wound Repair
    • Injury Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
    • Dermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Shaving
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal
    • Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shaving
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Dermal Lesion Shave

    CPT Codes:

    • 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Mole Removal
    • Tumor Removal from Skin
    • Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
    • Facial Tumor Removal
    • Lip Cancer Surgery
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Excision
    • Malignant Lesion Removal (Head/Face)
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Sensitive Areas)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11644: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11643: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal
    • Skin Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
    • 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    Does Dr. Krafchin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krafchin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 586-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krafchin accept in South Abington Township, PA?

    Dr. Krafchin in South Abington Township, 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

    • AON

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Krafchin's office located?

    Dr. Ira Krafchin's Primary Practice

    241 Northern Blvd

    South Abington Township, PA 18411

    (570) 586-5000

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

    Dr. Krafchin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194738872.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krafchin?

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

    What is Dr. Ira Krafchin's specialty?

    Dr. Krafchin is a Plastic Surgeon near South Abington Township, PA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Krafchin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ira Krafchin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krafchin is affiliated with Regional Hospital of Scranton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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 Ira Krafchin accepting new patients in South Abington Township, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Krafchin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ira Krafchin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krafchin's office at (570) 586-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ira Krafchin?

    Please contact Dr. Krafchin's office at (570) 586-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ira Krafchin have?

    Dr. Ira Krafchin is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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