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Dr. Louisa Whitesides, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitesides, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Louisa Whitesides, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Whitesides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitesides’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitesides’s office at (202) 741-2870.

    What languages does Dr. Whitesides speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Whitesides treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitesides 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. Whitesides. 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:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Whitesides perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitesides 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. Whitesides. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Whitesides accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitesides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-2870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitesides accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Whitesides in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of Southern California

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    Where is Dr. Whitesides' office located?

    Dr. Louisa Whitesides' Primary Practice

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (202) 741-2870

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

    Dr. Whitesides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356703011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitesides?

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

    What is Dr. Louisa Whitesides's specialty?

    Dr. Whitesides is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Whitesides to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Louisa Whitesides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitesides is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist 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 Louisa Whitesides accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Louisa Whitesides is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louisa Whitesides offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitesides's office at (202) 741-2870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Louisa Whitesides?

    Please contact Dr. Whitesides's office at (202) 741-2870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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