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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitaker, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Kristen Whitaker is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whitaker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitaker’s practice accepts Cigna, 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 (215) 728-2500.
What languages does Dr. Whitaker speak?
Dr. Whitaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whitaker treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- DCIS
- Early Ductal Breast Cancer
- Precancerous Ductal Lesion
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0510: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of unspecified breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50819: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
What procedures does Dr. Whitaker perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Whitaker performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Whitaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 728-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitaker accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Whitaker in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cargill
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
MedStar Health
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?
Dr. Kristen Whitaker's Primary Practice
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 728-2500
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 1902162241.
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. Kristen Whitaker's specialty?
Dr. Whitaker is a Medical Oncologist near Philadelphia, PA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Whitaker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Whitaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitaker is affiliated with MedStar Washington 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
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Is Kristen Whitaker accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Whitaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Whitaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (215) 728-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Whitaker?
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (215) 728-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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