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Dr. Jan Franko, MD, PHD

Des Moines, IA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franko, Surgical Oncologist in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Jan Franko, MD, PHD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Franko completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Franko is fluent in English and Slovak, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franko’s office at (515) 247-3266.

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

    • Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital

    • Medical School: Faculty of Med. Univ. of Pj Safarik, Kosice, Slovak Republic | University Of Pj Safarik

    Is Dr. Franko board certified in Surgical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jan Franko, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Franko speak?

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

    • English

    • Slovak

    What conditions does Dr. Franko treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Franko 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. Franko. 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:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas
    • Pancreas Disorder
    • Pancreatic Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
    • K862: Cyst of pancreas
    • K869: Disease of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
    • Gullet Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
    • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Other specified liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Uncommon liver conditions
    • Rare liver diseases
    • Specific liver disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7689: Other specified diseases of liver

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Stomach Carcinoma
    • Cardia Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Adrenal Problems
    • Adrenal Disease
    • Adrenal Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E278: Other specified disorders of adrenal gland

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Benign Parathyroid Gland Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Non-cancerous parathyroid growth
    • Benign parathyroid neoplasm
    • Parathyroid adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D351: Benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland

    Which procedures does Dr. Franko perform as a Surgical Oncologist?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jan Franko may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franko's office.

    Does Dr. Franko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 247-3266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franko accept in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Franko in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • QuikTrip Corporation

    • State of Iowa

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Franko's office located?

    Dr. Jan Franko's Primary Practice

    411 Laurel St Ste 3320

    Des Moines, IA 50314

    (515) 247-3266

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    Dr. Jan Franko's Practice 2

    1111 6th Ave

    Des Moines, IA 50314

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

    Dr. Franko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023218286.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franko?

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

    What is Dr. Jan Franko's specialty?

    Dr. Franko is a Surgical Oncologist near Des Moines, IA. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Franko to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jan Franko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franko is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines 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

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    Is Jan Franko accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Jan Franko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jan Franko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franko's office at (515) 247-3266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jan Franko?

    Please contact Dr. Franko's office at (515) 247-3266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jan Franko have?

    Dr. Jan Franko is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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