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Dr. John Park, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Park, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. John Park, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Park is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Park’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Park’s office at (610) 402-1095.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Park?

    Dr. John Park, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) 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. Park empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Allentown/PA community, Dr. Park is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Park board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. John Park, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Park speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Park treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Park 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. Park. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Perianal Blood Clot
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Anal Disorder
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids
    • Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
    • External Hemorrhoid Clot
    • Blood Clot near Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
    • K645: Perianal venous thrombosis

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of cecum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C180: Malignant neoplasm of cecum

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
    • Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Dysplasia
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract
    • Abnormal anal cells
    • Precancerous anal changes
    • Anal epithelial dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula
    • K6282: Dysplasia of anus

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    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:

    • History of large intestine cancer
    • History of rectal or anal cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Past colon cancer
    • Colorectal cancer survivor
    • Previous large bowel malignancy
    • Past rectal cancer
    • Anal cancer survivor
    • Previous rectosigmoid malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
    • Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Anorectal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Anal and Rectal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket near Anus and Rectum
    • Anorectal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K612: Anorectal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    What procedures does Dr. Park perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Park 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. Park. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Injection
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding
    • Sigmoidoscopy with Submucosal Injection
    • Lower Colon Scope with Injection
    • Flexible Sigmoid Scope
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
    • 45335: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
    • Fissurectomy
    • Sphincterotomy
    • Anal Fissure Repair
    • Chronic Fissure Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation (Non-Rubber Band)
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Hemorrhoidectomy by ligation
    • Internal hemorrhoid removal
    • Surgical hemorrhoid treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
    • 46945: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; single hemorrhoid column/group, without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
    • Anoscopy
    • HRA with Biopsy
    • Anal Canal Magnification Exam
    • Anorectal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • External Piles Removal
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
    • Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
    • Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Excision
    • Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma

    CPT Codes:

    • 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

    • Anal Seton Removal
    • Seton Removal
    • Anal Marker Removal
    • Fistula Seton Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker

    Also known as:

    • High-Resolution Anoscopy
    • Anoscopy
    • HRA Anoscopy
    • Magnified Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Does Dr. Park accept my insurance?

    Dr. Park accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-1095 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Park accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Park in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AON

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Community Health Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Park's office located?

    Dr. John Park's Primary Practice

    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 3900

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 402-1095

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    Dr. John Park's Practice 2

    401 N 17th St Ste 105

    Allentown, PA 18104

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    Dr. John Park's Practice 3

    48 Tunnel Rd Ste 104

    Pottsville, PA 17901

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

    Dr. Park's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083690200.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Park?

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

    What is Dr. John Park's specialty?

    Dr. Park is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Allentown, PA. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Park to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Park affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Park is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

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    Is John Park accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. John Park is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Park offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Park's office at (610) 402-1095 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Park?

    Please contact Dr. Park's office at (610) 402-1095 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Park have?

    Dr. John Park is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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