Who is Dr. Whitaker, Internist in Tampa, FL?
Where did Dr. Whitaker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Orlando Regl Med Center
Medical School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Whitaker board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Whitaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whitaker speak?
Dr. Whitaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Whitaker typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Whitaker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Whitaker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Whitaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 289-4321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitaker accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Whitaker in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?
Dr. Joseph Whitaker's Primary Practice
4108 Henderson Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 289-4321
What hospitals are Dr. Whitaker affiliated with?
Dr. Whitaker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Whitaker's NPI number?A 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 1881613859.
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. Joseph Whitaker's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.