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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whalen, Urologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Michael Whalen, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Whalen is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whalen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whalen’s office at (202) 741-3100.
What languages does Dr. Whalen speak?
Dr. Whalen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Whalen typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Whalen 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. Whalen. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Other Bladder Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Bladder Problems
- Bladder Conditions
- Urinary Bladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Personal History of Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Past bladder cancer
- Previous urinary bladder malignancy
- History of bladder tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Whalen typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Whalen 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. Whalen. 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:
- Guided Prostate Biopsy
- Prostate Biopsy
- Transperineal prostate biopsy
- Stereotactic prostate biopsy
- Saturation prostate biopsy
- Prostate cancer screening biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 55706: Biopsies, prostate, needle, transperineal, stereotactic template guided saturation sampling, including imaging guidance
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Also known as:
- Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
- Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
- Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Does Dr. Whalen accept my insurance?
Dr. Whalen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whalen accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Whalen in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Whalen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Whalen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whalen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
George Washington University Hospital,Washington, DC
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
George Washington University Hospital,Washington, DC
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DCRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital,Alexandria, VARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital,Alexandria, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital,Washington, DC
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital,Washington, DC
Sibley Memorial Hospital,Washington, DC
Sibley Memorial Hospital,Washington, DC
What is Dr. Whalen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whalen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164675245.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whalen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whalen
What is Dr. Michael Whalen's specialty?
Dr. Whalen is an Urologist near Washington, DC.
What does an Urologist do?
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.
Is Dr. Michael Whalen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whalen is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital 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 Dr. Michael Whalen accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Michael Whalen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Whalen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whalen's office at (202) 741-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Whalen?
Please contact Dr. Whalen's office at (202) 741-3100 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Whalen's office located?
Dr. Whalen's office is located in Washington, DC.
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