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Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal bleeding, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, colonic volvulus, and more.

1095 Rydal Road
Rydal, PA 19046

(215) 707-4545

Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD is an internist in Rydal, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and gastroenterology (digestive system). She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD is affiliated with Redeemer Health, Jefferson Health, METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Abington Hospital

1095 Rydal Road
Rydal, PA 19046

(215) 572-1279

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1095 Rydal Road Suite 100
Jenkintown, PA 19046

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Redeemer Health

1600 Horizon Drive Suite 105
Chalfont, PA 18914

(267) 620-1100

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3401 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Some issues Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	56
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	161
inpatient care	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	56
Dementia	40
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	20
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	25
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	21
chemotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	302
gastrointestinal procedures	89
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
minimally invasive procedures	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	42
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	21
chemotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	329
gastrointestinal procedures	110
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201
minimally invasive procedures	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	110

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	62
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	148
doctor visit	316
gastrointestinal procedures	148
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
minimally invasive procedures	148
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	148

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	60
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	343
gastrointestinal procedures	153
hospital care	299
inpatient care	299
minimally invasive procedures	166
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	67
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated as an internist in Rydal, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	21
chemotherapy	21
diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	266
gastrointestinal procedures	102
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	113
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	195
Male	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	233
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	99
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	16
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Temple University Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Redeemer Health

Jefferson Health

METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Jefferson Abington 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. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$818 Mavyret $248	$570
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$247 STELARA $124	REMICADE $123
Boston Scientific Corporation	$234 OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $125	ORISE $109
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$199 STELARA $100	REMICADE $99
QOL Medical, LLC	$134 SUCRAID $134
Other	$636 ZEPOSIA $114	XIFAXAN $105	Nvision VLE $74	Olympus EMR & ESD Devices $26	EVIS EXERA $23	Other $294

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,069
Education	$199

Biography

Dr. Erkanda Ikonomi is a specialist in gastroenterology (digestive system). These areas are among her clinical interests: achalasia, epigastric hernia, and celiac disease. Dr. Ikonomi's professional affiliations include Jefferson Health and Redeemer Health. Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ikonomi takes. She welcomes new patients at her office inChalfont, PA as reported by Jefferson Health. Her education and training includes medical school at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Ikonomi is conversant in Albanian.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2023

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erkanda Plaku Ikonomi, MD From 2015 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography