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Dr. Ho Pak, MD

Dr. Ho Pak, MD

Abington, PA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pak, Surgeon in Abington, PA?

    Dr. Ho Pak, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Abington, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pak graduated from TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Abington Meml Hospital. Dr. Pak is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pak’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pak’s office at (215) 346-4283.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pak?

    Dr. Ho Pak, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Pak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Abington/PA community, Dr. Pak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Abington Meml Hospital | Abington Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE | Temple University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pak board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ho Pak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Pak speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Pak treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pak 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. Pak. 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:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso
    • Left Arm Melanoma
    • Left Shoulder Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Left Arm
    • Left Upper Limb Melanoma
    • Right Arm Melanoma
    • Right Shoulder Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
    • C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
    • C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    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:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Connective Tissue Neoplasm
    • Soft Tissue Growth
    • Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D4819: Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    What procedures does Dr. Pak perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Pak 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. Pak. 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:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
    • Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
    • Thyroid Cancer Surgery
    • Thyroidectomy
    • Substernal Thyroid Removal
    • Cervical Thyroidectomy
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
    • 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Deep Cervical Node Removal
    • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
    • Groin Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
    • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Lymph Node X-ray Injection
    • Lymphangiography Injection
    • Lymphatic System Imaging
    • Lymph Vessel Contrast Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 38790: Injection procedure; lymphangiography

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Lymph Node Removal (Thoracotomy)
    • Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
    • Regional Lymph Node Dissection Chest
    • Chest Lymph Node Surgery
    • Thoracotomy for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38746: Thoracic lymphadenectomy by thoracotomy, mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Back or Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
    • Large Shoulder Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Large Thigh or Knee Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck or Chest)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Sarcoma Resection
    • Back Tumor Surgery
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Neck tumor resection
    • Chest wall tumor removal
    • Sarcoma surgery
    • Radical Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Shoulder Sarcoma Resection
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Facial Sarcoma Resection
    • Scalp Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
    • Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
    • Radical Tumor Excision
    • Thigh Tumor Surgery
    • Neck soft tissue tumor removal
    • Chest wall tumor excision
    • Subfascial tumor removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor surgery
    • Neck Tumor Resection
    • Chest Wall Tumor Excision
    • Sarcoma Removal Surgery
    • Soft Tissue Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21936: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of back or flank; 5 cm or greater
    • 21558: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; 5 cm or greater
    • 23078: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of shoulder area; 5 cm or greater
    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 21015: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; less than 2 cm
    • 27364: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of thigh or knee area; 5 cm or greater
    • 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 21557: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax; less than 5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
    • Large Tumor Removal from Upper Arm or Elbow
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal from Forearm/Wrist
    • Removal of Soft Tissue Tumor (Neck/Chest)
    • Large Tumor Removal from Shoulder
    • Radical Soft Tissue Resection
    • Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
    • Large Skin Tumor Excision
    • Facial Tumor Surgery
    • Soft tissue sarcoma excision arm
    • Radical tumor resection elbow
    • Large arm tumor surgery
    • Radical Soft Tissue Resection Forearm
    • Sarcoma Removal Wrist
    • Forearm Tumor Excision
    • Neck Tumor Excision
    • Chest Wall Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Shoulder Tumor Excision (Deep)
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Shoulder)
    • Intramuscular Shoulder Tumor Removal
    • Shoulder Mass Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
    • 24079: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area; 5 cm or greater
    • 25078: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area; 3 cm or greater
    • 21556: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 5 cm
    • 23073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Leg or Ankle Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Leg Sarcoma Resection
    • Ankle Tumor Excision
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27616: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of leg or ankle area; 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Thigh or Knee Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Thigh Tumor Excision
    • Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27339: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Large)
    • Arm tumor excision
    • Elbow soft tissue mass removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor removal arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    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:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap
    • Head and Neck Reconstruction
    • Vascular Pedicle Flap
    • Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
    • Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
    • Leg Tissue Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
    • 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Does Dr. Pak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 346-4283 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pak accept in Abington, PA?

    Dr. Pak in Abington, 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

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pak's office located?

    Dr. Ho Pak's Primary Practice

    1584 Old York Rd

    Abington, PA 19001

    (215) 346-4283

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    Dr. Ho Pak's Practice 2

    1650 Huntingdon Pike

    Meadowbrook, PA 19046

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

    Dr. Pak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568426492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pak?

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

    What is Dr. Ho Pak's specialty?

    Dr. Pak is a Surgeon near Abington, PA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Pak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ho Pak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pak is affiliated with Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Redeemer Health 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

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    Is Ho Pak accepting new patients in Abington, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Ho Pak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ho Pak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pak's office at (215) 346-4283 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ho Pak?

    Please contact Dr. Pak's office at (215) 346-4283 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ho Pak have?

    Dr. Ho Pak is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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