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Who is Dr. Whitwam, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Whitwam graduated from University of South Dakota and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Whitwam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitwam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitwam’s office at (858) 450-3388.
Where did Dr. Whitwam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Hennepin County Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | University of South Dakota
Is Dr. Whitwam board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Wayne Whitwam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whitwam speak?
Dr. Whitwam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whitwam treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Whitwam 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. Whitwam. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
What procedures does Dr. Whitwam perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Whitwam 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. Whitwam. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Does Dr. Whitwam accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitwam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 450-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitwam accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Whitwam in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hackensack Meridian Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitwam's office located?
Dr. Wayne Whitwam's Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 780
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 450-3388
What is Dr. Whitwam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitwam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114048741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitwam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitwam
What is Dr. Wayne Whitwam's specialty?
Dr. Whitwam is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near La Jolla, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Whitwam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wayne Whitwam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitwam is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Wayne Whitwam accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wayne Whitwam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wayne Whitwam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitwam's office at (858) 450-3388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wayne Whitwam?
Please contact Dr. Whitwam's office at (858) 450-3388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wayne Whitwam have?
Dr. Wayne Whitwam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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