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Dr. Mark Kotapka, MD

Dr. Mark Kotapka, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Mark Kotapka, 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. Kotapka graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kotapka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kotapka’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kotapka’s office at (215) 456-6127.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kotapka?

    Dr. Mark Kotapka, 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. Kotapka empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Cerebral, Brain Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Surgery, Spinal Disorders-Degenerative, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Kotapka is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurological Surgery | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kotapka board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Kotapka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kotapka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kotapka treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kotapka 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. Kotapka. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Does Dr. Kotapka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kotapka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-6127 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kotapka 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Kotapka's office located?

    Dr. Mark Kotapka's Primary Practice

    5501 Old York Rd Ste 2

    Philadelphia, PA 19141

    (215) 456-6127

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    Dr. Mark Kotapka's Practice 2

    559 W Germantown Pike

    Norristown, PA 19403

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    Dr. Mark Kotapka's Practice 3

    633 W Germantown Pike Ste 203

    Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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

    Dr. Kotapka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679542799.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kotapka?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Kotapka's specialty?

    Dr. Kotapka 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. Kotapka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mark Kotapka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kotapka is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital 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 Mark Kotapka accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Kotapka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Kotapka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kotapka's office at (215) 456-6127 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Kotapka?

    Please contact Dr. Kotapka's office at (215) 456-6127 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Kotapka have?

    Dr. Mark Kotapka is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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