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Dr. Katherine Whitaker, MD

Kensington, MD

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitaker, Anesthesiologist in Kensington, MD?

    Dr. Katherine Whitaker, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Kensington, MD with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Whitaker completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Whitaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitaker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitaker’s office at (301) 929-7507.

    Where did Dr. Whitaker go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools

    Is Dr. Whitaker board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Whitaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Whitaker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Whitaker treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Vomiting Blood
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs
    • Hematemesis
    • Bloody Vomit
    • Upper GI Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena
    • K920: Hematemesis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves

    Does Dr. Whitaker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 929-7507 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitaker accept in Kensington, MD?

    Dr. Whitaker in Kensington, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Whitaker's Primary Practice

    10810 Connecticut Ave

    Kensington, MD 20895

    (301) 929-7507

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    Dr. Katherine Whitaker's Practice 2

    800 Prince Frederick Blvd

    Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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    What is Dr. Whitaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982741591.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitaker?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitaker

    What is Dr. Katherine Whitaker's specialty?

    Dr. Whitaker is a Anesthesiologist near Kensington, MD. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Whitaker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Whitaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitaker is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel 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 Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Katherine Whitaker accepting new patients in Kensington, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Whitaker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Whitaker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (301) 929-7507 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Whitaker?

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (301) 929-7507 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Whitaker have?

    Dr. Katherine Whitaker is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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