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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Whalen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whalen’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Pulmonologist like Dr. Whalen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Whalen typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. William Whalen may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Whalen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Whalen's office located?
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.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. William Whalen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whalen is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Holyoke 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 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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