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Dr. Ryan Whitney, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitney, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Ryan Whitney, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whitney is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitney’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitney’s office at (718) 858-6200.

    What languages does Dr. Whitney speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Whitney treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney. 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:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Buttock with Muscle Damage
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Buttock Sore
    • Persistent Buttock Wound
    • Deep Buttock Ulcer
    • Muscle-Involved Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L98413: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with necrosis of muscle

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Whitney perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Ryan Whitney may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitney's office.

    Does Dr. Whitney accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 858-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitney accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Whitney in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Whitney's office located?

    Dr. Ryan Whitney's Primary Practice

    40 Heyward St

    Brooklyn, NY 11249

    (718) 858-6200

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    Dr. Ryan Whitney's Practice 2

    2015 Grand Concourse

    Bronx, NY 10453

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    Dr. Ryan Whitney's Practice 3

    641 W 230th St

    Bronx, NY 10463

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

    Dr. Whitney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356640650.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitney?

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

    What is Dr. Ryan Whitney's specialty?

    Dr. Whitney is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Brooklyn, NY. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Whitney to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ryan Whitney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitney is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

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    Is Ryan Whitney accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Whitney is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ryan Whitney offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitney's office at (718) 858-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ryan Whitney?

    Please contact Dr. Whitney's office at (718) 858-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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