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Dr. Katherine Willingham, MD

Topeka, KS

22 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Willingham, Internist in Topeka, KS?

    Dr. Katherine Willingham, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Topeka, KS with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Willingham graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed her residency at Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Willingham is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Willingham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Willingham’s office at (785) 354-9591.

    Where did Dr. Willingham go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Baylor University Med Center | Baylor Medical Center at Garland Program

    • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    Is Dr. Willingham board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Willingham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Willingham speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Willingham treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Willingham 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. Willingham. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Right Thigh Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Right Thigh Bone Disorder
    • Abnormal Right Thigh Bone Density
    • Right Thigh Bone Structure Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M85851: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right thigh

    Which procedures does Dr. Willingham perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Katherine Willingham may include:

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

    Does Dr. Willingham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Willingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (785) 354-9591 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Willingham accept in Topeka, KS?

    Dr. Willingham in Topeka, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Thrivent Financial

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Willingham's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Willingham's Primary Practice

    901 SW Garfield Ave

    Topeka, KS 66606

    (785) 354-9591

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    Dr. Katherine Willingham's Practice 2

    823 SW Mulvane St

    Topeka, KS 66606

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    Dr. Katherine Willingham's Practice 3

    2600 Compass Rd

    Glenview, IL 60026

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

    Dr. Willingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245262435.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Willingham?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Willingham's specialty?

    Dr. Willingham is a Internist near Topeka, KS.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Willingham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Willingham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Willingham is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Katherine Willingham accepting new patients in Topeka, KS?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Willingham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Willingham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Willingham's office at (785) 354-9591 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Willingham?

    Please contact Dr. Willingham's office at (785) 354-9591 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Willingham have?

    Dr. Katherine Willingham is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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