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Dr. Christopher Whitty, MD, PHD

Dr. Christopher Whitty, MD, PHD

Riverview, MI

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitty, Neurologist in Riverview, MI?

    Dr. Christopher Whitty, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Riverview, MI. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Whitty graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne St University Detroit M C. Dr. Whitty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitty’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitty’s office at (734) 225-7770.

    Where did Dr. Whitty go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Wayne St University Detroit M C | Detroit Receiving Hospital | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Whitty board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Whitty, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Whitty speak?

    Dr. Whitty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Whitty treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Whitty 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. Whitty. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage without Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    What procedures does Dr. Whitty perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Whitty 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. Whitty. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Whitty accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 225-7770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitty accept in Riverview, MI?

    Dr. Whitty in Riverview, MI 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 Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Georgia-Pacific

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whitty's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Whitty's Primary Practice

    17515 Fort St

    Riverview, MI 48193

    (734) 225-7770

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    What is Dr. Whitty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Whitty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457339574.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitty?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitty

    What is Dr. Christopher Whitty's specialty?

    Dr. Whitty is a Neurologist near Riverview, MI.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Whitty to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Whitty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitty is affiliated with Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christopher Whitty accepting new patients in Riverview, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Whitty is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Whitty offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitty's office at (734) 225-7770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Whitty?

    Please contact Dr. Whitty's office at (734) 225-7770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Whitty have?

    Dr. Christopher Whitty is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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