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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whittington, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Joe Whittington, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Whittington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whittington’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whittington’s office at (909) 427-3910.
Is Dr. Whittington board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joe Whittington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whittington speak?
Dr. Whittington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whittington treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whittington 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. Whittington. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whittington perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joe Whittington may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whittington's office.
Does Dr. Whittington accept my insurance?
Dr. Whittington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 427-3910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whittington accept in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Whittington in Fontana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whittington's office located?
What is Dr. Whittington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whittington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831247774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whittington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whittington
What is Dr. Joe Whittington's specialty?
Dr. Whittington is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fontana, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Whittington to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joe Whittington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whittington is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joe Whittington accepting new patients in Fontana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joe Whittington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joe Whittington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whittington's office at (909) 427-3910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joe Whittington?
Please contact Dr. Whittington's office at (909) 427-3910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joe Whittington have?
Dr. Joe Whittington is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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