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Dr. Douglas Whipple, MD

Perth Amboy, NJ

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whipple, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Perth Amboy, NJ?

    Dr. Douglas Whipple, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Perth Amboy, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Whipple graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Whipple is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whipple’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whipple’s office at (860) 224-5675.

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

    • Medical School: New York Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Whipple speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Whipple treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whipple 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. Whipple. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, 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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Intoxication
    • Alcohol
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication
    • Being drunk

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10920: Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Whipple perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Douglas Whipple may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whipple's office.

    Does Dr. Whipple accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whipple accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 224-5675 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whipple accept in Perth Amboy, NJ?

    Dr. Whipple in Perth Amboy, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whipple's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Whipple's Primary Practice

    530 New Brunswick Ave

    Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    (860) 224-5675

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    Dr. Douglas Whipple's Practice 2

    1 Hospital Plz

    Old Bridge, NJ 08857

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    Dr. Douglas Whipple's Practice 3

    74 Newtown Rd

    Danbury, CT 06810

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

    Dr. Whipple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811936503.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whipple?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Whipple's specialty?

    Dr. Whipple is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Perth Amboy, NJ. 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. Whipple to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Whipple affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whipple is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center 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

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    Is Douglas Whipple accepting new patients in Perth Amboy, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Whipple is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Whipple offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whipple's office at (860) 224-5675 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Whipple?

    Please contact Dr. Whipple's office at (860) 224-5675 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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