Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. White, Internist in Washington, DC?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. White?
Dr. Patience White, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. White empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington, DC community, Dr. White is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. White go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Robt B Brigham Hosp, Rheumatology
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. White board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Patience White, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. White speak?
Dr. White and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. White typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. White 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. White. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Childhood arthritis
- JIA
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0800: Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. White typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Patience White may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. White's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. White accept my insurance?
Dr. White accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. White accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. White in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. White's office located?
Dr. Patience White's Primary Practice
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-3333
What hospitals are Dr. White affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. White has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. White's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. White's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639387160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. White?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. White
What is Dr. Patience White's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.