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Dr. William Whalen, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whalen, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. William Whalen, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whalen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whalen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whalen’s office at (212) 746-5454.

    What languages does Dr. Whalen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Whalen treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
    • Allergic Lung Inflammation
    • Organic Dust Lung Disease
    • HP Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J679: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Does Dr. Whalen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whalen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whalen accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Whalen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whalen's office located?

    Dr. William Whalen's Primary Practice

    525 E 68th St

    New York, NY 10065

    (212) 746-5454

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    Dr. William Whalen's Practice 2

    506 6th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11215

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    Dr. William Whalen's Practice 3

    55 Lake Ave N

    Worcester, MA 01655

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    What is Dr. Whalen's NPI number?An 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 1912386871.

    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. William Whalen's specialty?

    Dr. Whalen is a Pulmonologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Whalen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Whalen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whalen is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center 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

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    Is William Whalen accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. William Whalen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Whalen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whalen's office at (212) 746-5454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Whalen?

    Please contact Dr. Whalen's office at (212) 746-5454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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