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Dr. Paul Marcotte, MD

Dr. Paul Marcotte, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Marcotte, Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Paul Marcotte, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Marcotte graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Ontario, Canada, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, Joint Section Spine & Peripheral nerve, American Medical Assoc., Ontario Medical Association/Canadian Medical Assoc., and College of Physicians of Philadelphia Philadelphia County Medical Society. Dr. Marcotte is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Marcotte’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Marcotte’s office at (215) 662-4000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Marcotte?

    Dr. Paul Marcotte, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon 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. Marcotte empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Marcotte is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Barrow Neur Inst St Jos Hp Mc, Neurological Surgery | Ottawa Teaching Hospitals | The Ottawa Hospital

    • Medical School: University Of Ottawa- Fac Of Med- Ottawa- Ont- Canada | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Marcotte board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Marcotte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 1996

    What languages does Dr. Marcotte speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Marcotte treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Marcotte 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. Marcotte. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Mid-Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Mid-Back Spinal Canal
    • Thoracic Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Thoracic Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4804: Spinal stenosis, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
    • Nonunion After Fusion
    • Failed Spinal Fusion
    • Pseudarthrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Does Dr. Marcotte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Marcotte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Marcotte accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Marcotte in Philadelphia, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Marcotte's office located?

    Dr. Paul Marcotte's Primary Practice

    3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 3

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 662-4000

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    8 Th Floor

    3737 Market Steet

    Philadelphia, PA 19182

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    Dr. Paul Marcotte's Practice 3

    3400 Spruce St Fl 5 Bldg Oral

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons

    Member

    College of Physicians & Surgeons, Ontario, Canada

    Member

    Congress of Neurological Surgeons

    Member

    Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

    Fellow

    Joint Section Spine & Peripheral nerve

    Member

    American Medical Assoc.

    Member

    Ontario Medical Association/Canadian Medical Assoc.

    Member

    College of Physicians of Philadelphia Philadelphia County Medical Society

    Fellow

    Awards

    Recognized by Best Doctors in America2003-2004

    Recognized in Philadelphia Magazine 's Top Docs issue

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

    Dr. Marcotte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124064795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Marcotte?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Marcotte's specialty?

    Dr. Marcotte is a Neurosurgeon near Philadelphia, PA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Marcotte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Marcotte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Marcotte is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Paul Marcotte accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Marcotte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Marcotte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Marcotte's office at (215) 662-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Marcotte?

    Please contact Dr. Marcotte's office at (215) 662-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Marcotte have?

    Dr. Paul Marcotte is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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