Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wholey, Cardiologist in Worcester, MA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wholey?
Dr. Richard Wholey, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wholey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Worcester, MA community, Dr. Wholey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wholey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Internal Medicine | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | Cagayan State University College of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Wholey board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wholey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wholey speak?
Dr. Wholey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wholey typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Wholey 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. Wholey. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wholey typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Wholey 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. Wholey. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Wholey accept my insurance?
Dr. Wholey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wholey accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Wholey in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wholey's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wholey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wholey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wholey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wholey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457338782.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wholey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wholey