Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Marfo, Trauma Surgeon in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Chris Marfo, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Marfo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marfo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marfo’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What languages does Dr. Marfo speak?
Dr. Marfo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Marfo typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Marfo 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. Marfo. 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 here.
Also known as:
- General Burn Injury
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Marfo typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Marfo 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. Marfo. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Does Dr. Marfo accept my insurance?
Dr. Marfo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Marfo accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Marfo in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cambia Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Marfo's office located?
What is Dr. Marfo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Marfo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548766348.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marfo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Marfo
What is Dr. Chris Marfo's specialty?
Dr. Marfo is a Trauma Surgeon near Seattle, WA.
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. Chris Marfo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Marfo is affiliated with Harbor Regional Health Community 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Chris Marfo accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Chris Marfo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chris Marfo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Marfo's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chris Marfo?
Please contact Dr. Marfo's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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