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Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Professional interests include: compression fractures, rotator cuff injury, artificial disc replacement, and more.
1915 E Rezanof Drive Suite 150
Kodiak, AK 99615

Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD is a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD is affiliated with Providence, Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center.

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Office Locations

1915 E Rezanof Drive Suite 150
Kodiak, AK 99615
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3801 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508
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Some issues Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion
injections
nerve block
pain management
selective nerve root block
subarachnoid block with local anesthetic
transforaminal epidural steroid injection

By Affordability:

CT scan
lumbar spine CT scan
spine CT scan
spine MRI

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alaska, Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, injections, nerve block, pain management, selective nerve root block (SNRB), subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for CT scan, lumbar spine (low-back) CT scan, spine CT scan, and spine MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompression surgery
laminectomy
laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy
spinal decompression surgery
spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD performed more decompression surgery, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alaska.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2012 were X-rays, spinal procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 16
decompression surgery 23
doctor visit 266
hip imaging 25
hospital care 12
injections 17
inpatient care 12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 12
musculoskeletal imaging 62
nerve block 17
nerve procedures 23
pain management 17
pelvic imaging 24
spinal procedures 177
X-rays 182

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 37
aspiration 14
decompression surgery 49
doctor visit 322
hip imaging 31
injections 53
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 49
musculoskeletal imaging 48
neck surgery 16
nerve block 39
nerve procedures 49
pain management 39
pelvic imaging 21
spinal procedures 293
X-rays 175

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 20
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2013

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 39
decompression surgery 54
doctor visit 331
hip imaging 16
injections 25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 15
musculoskeletal imaging 16
neck surgery 11
nerve block 25
nerve procedures 54
pain management 25
pelvic imaging 18
spinal procedures 301
X-rays 175

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 216
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 13
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 49
decompression surgery 58
doctor visit 407
hip imaging 15
injections 32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 15
musculoskeletal imaging 15
neck surgery 19
nerve block 32
nerve procedures 58
pain management 32
pelvic imaging 20
spinal procedures 369
X-rays 223

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 240
Female 358
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 494
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 34
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 260
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 46
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 55
decompression surgery 54
doctor visit 204
hospital care 13
injections 29
inpatient care 13
neck surgery 17
nerve block 29
nerve procedures 54
pain management 29
spinal procedures 213
X-rays 59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 11
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 60
decompression surgery 40
doctor visit 204
injections 29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 13
musculoskeletal imaging 15
neck surgery 20
nerve block 29
nerve procedures 40
pain management 29
spinal procedures 228
X-rays 70

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 12
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 57
decompression surgery 44
doctor visit 307
injections 47
neck surgery 24
nerve block 47
nerve procedures 44
pain management 47
spinal procedures 252
X-rays 77

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 186
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 19
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 50
decompression surgery 51
doctor visit 257
injections 28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 14
neck surgery 25
nerve block 28
nerve procedures 51
pain management 28
spinal procedures 210
X-rays 49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 191
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 18
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 47
CT scan 15
decompression surgery 46
doctor visit 348
injections 63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 28
neck surgery 20
nerve block 63
nerve procedures 46
pain management 63
spinal procedures 275
X-rays 64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 14
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2020

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve block, pain management and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 46
CT scan 19
decompression surgery 41
doctor visit 308
injections 49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 21
neck surgery 12
nerve block 49
nerve procedures 41
pain management 49
spinal procedures 250
X-rays 49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 194
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 16
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 39
CT scan 22
decompression surgery 18
doctor visit 363
injections 43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 23
nerve block 43
nerve procedures 18
pain management 43
spinal procedures 248
X-rays 63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 19
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Kodiak, AK were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 45
aspiration 14
CT scan 18
decompression surgery 43
doctor visit 301
hip imaging 21
hospital care 12
injections 37
inpatient care 12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 21
musculoskeletal imaging 31
neck surgery 18
nerve block 36
nerve procedures 43
pain management 36
pelvic imaging 20
spinal procedures 256
X-rays 107

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 143
Ethnicity
Black / African American 6
Asian / Pacific Islander 12
Non-Hispanic White 205
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 74
85 and over 17
Less than 65 38
65 to 74 119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 8
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Alaska Regional Hospital
Providence Alaska Medical Center

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 E. Flanum, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Part B, MultiPlan PPO, CIGNA Commercial, MultiPlan, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Beech Street PPO, Beech Street, Aetna Medicare PPO, Public Education Health Trust, BCBS Federal FEP and Premera PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark E. Flanum, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Part B
MultiPlan PPO
CIGNA Commercial
MultiPlan
TriWest
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
Beech Street PPO
Beech Street
Aetna Medicare PPO
Public Education Health Trust
BCBS Federal FEP
Premera PPO

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $4,920 CD HORIZON
$2,847 		CLYDESDALE
$1,136 		DIVERGENCE-L
$358 		nanoLOCK-L
$172 		O-ARM-Spine
$99 		Other
$308
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $3,505 Spine
$1,547 		Sports Medicine
$1,000 		Trauma
$567 		SYNFIX
$205 		ACLP
$111 		Other
$75
Globus Medical, Inc. $1,777 RISE
$760 		Excelsius Robotics System
$625 		Altera
$201 		CREO MCS
$117 		CALIBER-L
$73
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $262 ZERO-P
$262
Orthofix Medical, Inc. $247 M6-C
$247
Other $1,023 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT
$148 		COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY, 10MM
$125 		Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements
$97 		Mobi C
$94 		PREVENA
$91 		Other
$468
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $7,635
Food and Beverage $4,079
Gift $19

Biography

Dr. Mark Flanum is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Anchorage, AK and Kodiak, AK. These areas are among Dr. Flanum's clinical interests: scoliosis, spinal cord injury, and overuse injuries. His professional affiliations include Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and performed his residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He appears to be an in-network provider for Viant, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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