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Who is Dr. Whitehead, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Jennifer Whitehead, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Whitehead is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitehead’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitehead’s office at (312) 227-4000.
What languages does Dr. Whitehead speak?
Dr. Whitehead and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whitehead treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Whitehead 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. Whitehead. 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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Overactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
- Pituitary Hyperfunction
- Excess Pituitary Hormone
- Hyperpituitarism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
- E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Birth Defects
- 21-hydroxylase deficiency
- 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency
- CAH
- Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Enzyme Deficiency Adrenal Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E250: Congenital adrenogenital disorders associated with enzyme deficiency
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Leukodystrophies
- X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
- ALD
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E71529: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Whitehead perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Whitehead may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitehead's office.
Does Dr. Whitehead accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitehead accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitehead accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Whitehead in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitehead's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Whitehead's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-4000
What is Dr. Whitehead's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitehead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336533983.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitehead?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitehead
What is Dr. Jennifer Whitehead's specialty?
Dr. Whitehead is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Whitehead to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Whitehead affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Whitehead is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jennifer Whitehead accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Whitehead is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Whitehead offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitehead's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Whitehead?
Please contact Dr. Whitehead's office at (312) 227-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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