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Dr. Shawn Whelan

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whelan, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Shawn Whelan is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whelan is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whelan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whelan’s office at (805) 642-8252.

    What languages does Dr. Whelan speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Whelan treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whelan 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. Whelan. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Head and Neck Movement Problems
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Head Segmental Dysfunction
    • Cervical Somatic Dysfunction
    • Head Biomechanical Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M9900: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of head region

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Whelan perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whelan 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. Whelan. 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:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Osteopathic Manipulation (9-10 Body Regions)
    • OMT
    • Osteopathic Adjustment
    • Manual Therapy for Body Regions

    CPT Codes:

    • 98929: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT); 9-10 body regions involved

    Does Dr. Whelan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whelan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 642-8252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whelan accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Whelan in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whelan's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Whelan's Primary Practice

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (805) 642-8252

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    Dr. Shawn Whelan's Practice 2

    1245 16th St

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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    Dr. Shawn Whelan's Practice 3

    6633 Telephone Rd Ste 150

    Ventura, CA 93003

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

    Dr. Whelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144754920.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whelan?

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

    What is Dr. Shawn Whelan's specialty?

    Dr. Whelan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Whelan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shawn Whelan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whelan is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Los Robles Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family 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 Shawn Whelan accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Whelan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawn Whelan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whelan's office at (805) 642-8252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawn Whelan?

    Please contact Dr. Whelan's office at (805) 642-8252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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