20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whelan, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Dr. Kristy Whelan, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Havasu City, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Whelan graduated from University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at St Mary-Corwin Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Whelan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whelan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whelan’s office.
Where did Dr. Whelan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary-Corwin Med Ctr, Family Medicine | St Mary-Corwin Medical Center/Southern Colorado Family Medicine Program
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Whelan board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kristy Whelan, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whelan speak?
Dr. Whelan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whelan typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whelan 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. Whelan. 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 here.
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whelan typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whelan 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. Whelan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Whelan accept my insurance?
Dr. Whelan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whelan accept in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Dr. Whelan in Lake Havasu City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
University of Utah
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Whelan's office located?
Dr. Kristy Whelan's Primary Practice
2082 Mesquite Ave Ste 106A
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
What is Dr. Whelan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033214606.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whelan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whelan
What is Dr. Kristy Whelan's specialty?
Dr. Whelan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Kristy Whelan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whelan is affiliated with Havasu Regional Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Banner Ironwood 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kristy Whelan accepting new patients in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Kristy Whelan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristy Whelan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whelan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristy Whelan?
Please contact Dr. Whelan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kristy Whelan have?
Dr. Kristy Whelan is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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