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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whalen, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Allison Whalen, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Whalen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whalen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whalen’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Whalen speak?
Dr. Whalen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whalen treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whalen 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. Whalen. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Feeling on edge
ICD-10 Codes:
- R451: Restlessness and agitation
Which procedures does Dr. Whalen perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Allison Whalen may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whalen's office.
Does Dr. Whalen accept my insurance?
Dr. Whalen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whalen accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Whalen in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whalen's office located?
What is Dr. Whalen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whalen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467794867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whalen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whalen
What is Dr. Allison Whalen's specialty?
Dr. Whalen is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Whalen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Allison Whalen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whalen is affiliated with Musc Health University 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Allison Whalen accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Allison Whalen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allison Whalen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whalen's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allison Whalen?
Please contact Dr. Whalen's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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