Dr. Valerie Whitcomb, MD
Minneapolis, MN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitcomb, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Minneapolis, MN?
Where did Dr. Whitcomb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Emergency Med, Pediatric - Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit
Residency: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Is Dr. Whitcomb board certified as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Whitcomb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Whitcomb speak?
Dr. Whitcomb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Whitcomb typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Whitcomb 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. Whitcomb. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Whitcomb typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Whitcomb may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Whitcomb's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Whitcomb accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitcomb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 813-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitcomb accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Whitcomb in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
HealthPartners
Kaiser Permanente
PrimeWest Health
State of Minnesota
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Where is Dr. Whitcomb's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Whitcomb affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whitcomb has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Whitcomb's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275797565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitcomb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitcomb