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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcwhorter, Anesthesiologist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Yi Mcwhorter, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mcwhorter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcwhorter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcwhorter’s office at (702) 487-6510.
What languages does Dr. Mcwhorter speak?
Dr. Mcwhorter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mcwhorter typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mcwhorter 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. Mcwhorter. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mcwhorter typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mcwhorter 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. Mcwhorter. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Mcwhorter accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcwhorter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 487-6510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcwhorter accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Mcwhorter in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mcwhorter's office located?
Dr. Yi Mcwhorter's Primary Practice
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 487-6510
What is Dr. Mcwhorter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcwhorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932425410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcwhorter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcwhorter
What is Dr. Yi Mcwhorter's specialty?
Dr. Mcwhorter is a Anesthesiologist near Las Vegas, NV.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Yi Mcwhorter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcwhorter is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital, St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena Campus, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital & 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 Yi Mcwhorter accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Yi Mcwhorter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yi Mcwhorter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcwhorter's office at (702) 487-6510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yi Mcwhorter?
Please contact Dr. Mcwhorter's office at (702) 487-6510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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