30 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Wulkan, Pediatric Surgeon in Akron, OH?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wulkan?
Dr. Mark Wulkan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wulkan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Akron, OH community, Dr. Wulkan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wulkan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Wulkan board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mark Wulkan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wulkan speak?
Dr. Wulkan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Wulkan typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Wulkan 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. Wulkan. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Wulkan typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Wulkan 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. Wulkan. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 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
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Does Dr. Wulkan accept my insurance?
Dr. Wulkan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wulkan accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Wulkan in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wulkan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wulkan affiliated with?
Dr. Wulkan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wulkan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wulkan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053409698.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wulkan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wulkan