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Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD

Accepting New Patients

(512 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair, and more.

5401 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

(215) 456-7890

Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD is a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

Office Locations

5401 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

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5401 Old York Road Suite 101
Abington Township, PA 19141

(215) 457-4444

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Some issues Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
emergency care	51
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	28
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	23
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	34
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	38
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
emergency care	14
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	26
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	39
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	30
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	33
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	23
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	29
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	34
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	138
inpatient care	138

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	23
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	30
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	134
inpatient care	134

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	25
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	31
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated as a general surgeon in PHILADELPHIA, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

doctor visit	38
emergency care	32
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	88
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	23
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	15
Dementia	29

Education & Training

Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Jacobi Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Jacobi Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery: Surgical Critical Care

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans), Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only), Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

Independence Blue Cross

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans)

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only)

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 512 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark J. Kaplan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
KCI USA, Inc	$199,647 VAC THERAPY $53,304	ABTHERA $46,363	VAC ULTA $36,570	VAC VERAFLO $18,604	SM THERAPY UNITS $16,250	Other $28,555
KCI USA, Inc.	$13,403 V.A.C. VERAFLO $4,425	PREVENA $3,876	ABTHERA $3,400	V.A.C. SIMPLACE $550	PROMOGRAN PRISMA $300	Other $852
Solventum Corporation	$5,061 PREVENA $3,711	PROMOGRAN PRISMA $750	Ioban 2 $600
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$2,272 STRATTICE $2,272
TEI Biosciences Inc	$421 INTEGRA WOUND MATRIX IWM $414	SurgiMend $7
Other	$1,225 BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM $327	PerClot $137	Surgical Care - Tisseel $60	Halaven $57	Lenvima $43	Other $602

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$104,250
Consulting Fee	$65,580
Travel and Lodging	$47,195
Food and Beverage	$5,001
Education	$3

Biography

Dr. Mark Kaplan is a specialist in general surgery. He works in Abington Township, PA and Philadelphia, PA. These areas are among his clinical interests: laparoscopic splenectomy, femoral hernia, and surgical repair. The average patient rating for Dr. Kaplan is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Kaplan attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. He trained at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia and Jacobi Medical Center for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Kaplan's office in PHILADELPHIA, PA.