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Dr. Herbert Whinna, MD

Clinical Pathologist, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist

Chapel Hill, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whinna, Clinical Pathologist in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Herbert Whinna, MD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Whinna completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Whinna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whinna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whinna’s office at (919) 966-4996.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University Of Wa School Of Med

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc

    Is Dr. Whinna board certified as a Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Herbert Whinna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Whinna speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Whinna typically treat?

    As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Whinna 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. Whinna. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Whinna typically perform?

    As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Whinna may include:

    Please contact Dr. Whinna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Whinna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whinna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 966-4996 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whinna accept in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Whinna in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Whinna's office located?

    Dr. Herbert Whinna's Primary Practice

    101 Manning Dr

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    (919) 966-4996

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

    Dr. Whinna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710074596.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whinna?

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

    What is Dr. Herbert Whinna's specialty?

    Dr. Whinna is a Clinical Pathologist near Chapel Hill, NC.

    What does a Clinical Pathologist do?

    A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases.

    Is Dr. Herbert Whinna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whinna is affiliated with Unc Health Rex, Unc Health Pardee, Unc Health Johnston Clayton, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Blue Ridge, Unc Health Southeastern 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

    When to see a Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Herbert Whinna accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Herbert Whinna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Herbert Whinna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whinna's office at (919) 966-4996 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Herbert Whinna?

    Please contact Dr. Whinna's office at (919) 966-4996 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Whinna's office located?

    Dr. Whinna's office is located in Chapel Hill, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Herbert Whinna have?

    Dr. Herbert Whinna is certified by the American Board of Pathology.