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Who is Dr. Whitehurst, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Highland, CA?
Dr. Richard Whitehurst, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Highland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Whitehurst completed his residency at Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Naval Hospital, Family Medicine. Dr. Whitehurst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitehurst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitehurst’s office at (760) 843-6105.
Where did Dr. Whitehurst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Arrowhead Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Naval Hospital, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Whitehurst board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Whitehurst, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whitehurst speak?
Dr. Whitehurst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whitehurst treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitehurst 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. Whitehurst. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Ethmoid Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0120: Acute ethmoidal sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Acute Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Streptococcal tonsillitis
- Bacterial tonsillitis
- Acute strep throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0300: Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whitehurst perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Whitehurst may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitehurst's office.
Does Dr. Whitehurst accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitehurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 843-6105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitehurst accept in Highland, CA?
Dr. Whitehurst in Highland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitehurst's office located?
Dr. Richard Whitehurst's Primary Practice
7000 Boulder Ave
Highland, CA 92346
(760) 843-6105
What is Dr. Whitehurst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitehurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972540508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitehurst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitehurst
What is Dr. Richard Whitehurst's specialty?
Dr. Whitehurst is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Highland, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Whitehurst to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Whitehurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitehurst is affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Richard Whitehurst accepting new patients in Highland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Whitehurst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Whitehurst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitehurst's office at (760) 843-6105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Whitehurst?
Please contact Dr. Whitehurst's office at (760) 843-6105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Whitehurst have?
Dr. Richard Whitehurst is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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