Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitesell, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Tacoma, WA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What languages does Dr. Whitesell speak?
Dr. Whitesell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Whitesell typically treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Whitesell 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. Whitesell. 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:
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Upper Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Thoracic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Upper Back Curve
- Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41114: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Buckle Fracture of Left Wrist
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Torus fracture of left wrist
- Left distal radius buckle fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52522A: Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Whitesell typically perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Whitesell performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Whitesell. 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:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Does Dr. Whitesell accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitesell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1507 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitesell accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Whitesell in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Molina Healthcare
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Whitesell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Whitesell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whitesell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Whitesell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitesell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265690119.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitesell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitesell