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Dr. Matthew Whitton, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Kansas City, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Matthew Whitton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Whitton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitton’s office at (800) 377-8721.

    What languages does Dr. Whitton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whitton typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitton 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. Whitton. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with 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:

    • 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whitton typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Whitton may include:

    Please contact Dr. Whitton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Whitton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 377-8721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitton accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Whitton in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Whitton's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Whitton's Primary Practice

    2301 Holmes St

    Kansas City, MO 64108

    (800) 377-8721

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

    Dr. Whitton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659832228.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitton?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Whitton's specialty?

    Dr. Whitton is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, MO.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Matthew Whitton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitton is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Mckinney, Medical City Mckinney Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Denton 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Matthew Whitton accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Whitton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Whitton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitton's office at (800) 377-8721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Whitton?

    Please contact Dr. Whitton's office at (800) 377-8721 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Whitton's office located?

    Dr. Whitton's office is located in Kansas City, MO.