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Dr. Margaret Whicker, MD

Arlington, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whicker, Gynecologic Oncologist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Margaret Whicker, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whicker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whicker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whicker’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Whicker speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Whicker treat?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Whicker 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. Whicker. 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:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium
    • Malignant Uterine Tumor
    • Uterine Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Uterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Cancer of the ovary
    • Ovarian carcinoma
    • Female reproductive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
    • C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
    • C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
    • C561: Malignant neoplasm of right ovary

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Uterine Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Past uterine cancer
    • Previous endometrial cancer
    • History of womb tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8542: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other parts of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Vulvar Cancer
    • Cancer of the vulva
    • Vulvar carcinoma
    • External female genital cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
    • Belly lump
    • Pelvic mass
    • Abdominal swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site

    What procedures does Dr. Whicker perform?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Whicker 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. Whicker. 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:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Does Dr. Whicker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whicker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whicker accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Whicker in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Whicker's office located?

    Dr. Margaret Whicker's Primary Practice

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 5E

    Arlington, VA 22207

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    Dr. Margaret Whicker's Practice 2

    250 Cherry St SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    Dr. Margaret Whicker's Practice 3

    800 Spruce St

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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

    Dr. Whicker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568873156.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whicker?

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

    What is Dr. Margaret Whicker's specialty?

    Dr. Whicker is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Arlington, VA. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Whicker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Margaret Whicker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whicker is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Beebe Healthcare 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

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    Is Margaret Whicker accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Whicker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margaret Whicker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whicker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Margaret Whicker?

    Please contact Dr. Whicker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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