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Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PHD

Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PHD

Boston, MA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Jaksic, Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Jaksic graduated from Queens University Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Jaksic is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaksic’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaksic’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jaksic?

    Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric 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. Jaksic empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Jaksic is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, Fellow:Critical Care | Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge, MA | New England Deaconess Hospital - Boston, MA

    • Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals | University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals | The Hospital for Sick Children | Deaconess Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Queens University Faculty of Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Jaksic board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Jaksic speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Jaksic treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Jaksic 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. Jaksic. 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:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Acute Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
    • Sudden Child Feeding Problem
    • Acute Infant Feeding Issue
    • Short-term Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
    • R6331: Pediatric feeding disorder, acute

    Also known as:

    • Short Bowel Syndrome
    • Short Gut Syndrome
    • SBS
    • Intestinal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K90821: Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity

    Also known as:

    • Sunken Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Excavatum
    • Funnel Chest
    • Concave Chest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q676: Pectus excavatum

    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:

    • Short Bowel Syndrome
    • Short Gut Syndrome
    • SBS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K90822: Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity
    • K90829: Short bowel syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Malabsorption After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Postoperative Malabsorption
    • Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
    • Surgical Malabsorption

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pigeon Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Carinatum
    • Keel Chest
    • Protruding Breastbone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q677: Pectus carinatum

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Other Circulatory System Disorder
    • Other Blood Vessel Problems
    • Unspecified Circulatory Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I998: Other disorder of circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    What procedures does Dr. Jaksic perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Jaksic 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. Jaksic. 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:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
    • Gastrostomy Closure
    • Stomach Stoma Closure
    • G-tube Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Neck Lump Removal
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm

    Does Dr. Jaksic accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jaksic 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. Jaksic accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Jaksic in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • MedImpact

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jaksic's office located?

    Dr. Tom Jaksic's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave # 3

    Boston, MA 02115

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    Dr. Tom Jaksic's Practice 2

    8 East St

    Dorchester, MA 02122

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

    Dr. Jaksic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972538379.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaksic?

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

    What is Dr. Tom Jaksic's specialty?

    Dr. Jaksic is a Pediatric Surgeon near Boston, MA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Jaksic to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tom Jaksic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Jaksic is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Tom Jaksic accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Tom Jaksic is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tom Jaksic offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jaksic's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tom Jaksic?

    Please contact Dr. Jaksic's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tom Jaksic have?

    Dr. Tom Jaksic is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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