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Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD

(Dr. Mark E. Whitaker, M.D.)

(259 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Penn State College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: cochlear implant surgery

200 Campus Drive Suite 400, Entrance 3
Hershey, PA 17033

1-800-243-1455

Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD is affiliated with Penn State Health and THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

200 Campus Drive Suite 400, Entrance 3
Hershey, PA 17033

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500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

(717) 531-6822

(717) 531-4907

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Some issues Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD can help you with:

Cochlear Implant Surgery

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps people with severe hearing loss. Although it does not treat deafness or restore hearing, it can help its users to better perceive sounds. For adults, a cochlear implant is typically recommended when traditional hearing aids are unhelpful. Children may also benefit from a cochlear implant if they are born deaf or do not fully develop auditory skills. Surgery to implant the device is called cochlear implant surgery.

Implantation begins with an incision behind the ear. The surgeon will make an opening in the portion of the ear responsible for hearing, called the cochlea. The internal portion of the implant is then placed under the skin and attached to the skull, and the incision is closed. Part of the device is placed externally, behind the ear, and connected to the internal portion by a magnet.

Cochlear implant surgery may take between one and four hours. Most patients may return home the same day or the following morning. After surgery, patients will need to follow up with their doctor and specialists for fitting and programming of the device.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2023

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cochlear implant surgery

In 2023, Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD performed more cochlear implant surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2012 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	419
ear procedures	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2013 were ear procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	372
ear procedures	58
implant surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	27
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2014 were ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), implant surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
doctor visit	424
ear procedures	86
implant surgery	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	45
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2015 were ear procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
doctor visit	442
ear procedures	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	708
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	98
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2016 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	435
ear procedures	99

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	42
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2017 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	249
doctor visit	320
ear procedures	285

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	33
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2018 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	363
doctor visit	471
ear procedures	379

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	11
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	30
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	450
doctor visit	535
ear procedures	462
implant surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	48
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2020 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	162
doctor visit	274
ear procedures	162

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	26
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA during 2022 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144
ear procedures	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Hershey, PA were diagnostic procedures, ear procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and implant surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	306
doctor visit	358
ear procedures	170
implant surgery	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	277
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	34
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Geisinger Medical Center (2001)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn State Health

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 259 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hershey, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cochlear Americas	$1,277 Baha $1,277
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$815 $815
Advanced Bionics, LLC	$183 HiResolution Bionic Ear System $183
MED-EL Corporation	$155 BCI 602 Kit $83	MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $72
Arrinex, Inc.	$62 Clarifix $62
Other	$170 ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $30	HARMONIC Product Family $27	ExacTrac $21	Sprix $15	UBRELVY $15	Other $62

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,448
Travel and Lodging	$1,205
Education	$9

Biography

Dr. Mark Whitaker specializes in otology and neurotology. He is a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine and a graduate of Geisinger Medical Center's residency program. Clinical interests for Dr. Whitaker include cochlear implant surgery and ear problems. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He has received professional recognition including the following: Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Castle Connolly Top Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Penn State Health.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Edward Whitaker, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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