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Dr. Bruce Whitaker, DO

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitaker, Critical Care Internist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Bruce Whitaker, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Whitaker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitaker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitaker’s office.

    Is Dr. Whitaker board certified in Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Whitaker, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Whitaker speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Whitaker treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified
    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Which procedures does Dr. Whitaker perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bruce Whitaker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Whitaker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Whitaker in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Banner Health

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Whitaker's Primary Practice

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd

    Tucson, AZ 85741

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    Dr. Bruce Whitaker's Practice 2

    515 Fairmount Ave Ste 500

    Towson, MD 21286

    (410) 494-1662

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    Dr. Bruce Whitaker's Practice 3

    1350 Walton Way

    Augusta, GA 30901

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

    Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790923969.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitaker?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Whitaker's specialty?

    Dr. Whitaker is a Critical Care Internist near Tucson, AZ. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Whitaker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Whitaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitaker is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az 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 Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist 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 Bruce Whitaker accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Whitaker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Whitaker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Whitaker?

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Whitaker have?

    Dr. Bruce Whitaker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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