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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whittemore, Neurosurgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Brett Whittemore, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whittemore is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whittemore’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whittemore’s office at (214) 456-5000.
What languages does Dr. Whittemore speak?
Dr. Whittemore and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whittemore treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Whittemore 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. Whittemore. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Other Types of Hydrocephalus at Birth
- Hydrocephalus
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Various Congenital Hydrocephalus
- Different Forms of Infant Hydrocephalus
- Rare Congenital Water on the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
- Q038: Other congenital hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Lipoma in Other Body Areas
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor in various sites
- Benign fatty growth
- Lipoma in unusual locations
- Fatty lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1779: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Spina Bifida
- Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
- Lumbar Myelomeningocele
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken Skull
- Head Bone Fracture
- Cranial Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Sacral Dimple
- Tailbone Disorder
- Pilonidal Dimple
- Coccyx Dimple
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q826: Congenital sacral dimple
Also known as:
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled neck muscle
- Cervical strain
- Neck soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken skull
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXD: Fracture of vault of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
Also known as:
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Birth Defects
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Does Dr. Whittemore accept my insurance?
Dr. Whittemore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 456-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whittemore accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Whittemore in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Parkland Community Health Plan
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whittemore's office located?
Dr. Brett Whittemore's Primary Practice
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
(214) 456-5000
What is Dr. Whittemore's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whittemore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780814137.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whittemore?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whittemore
What is Dr. Brett Whittemore's specialty?
Dr. Whittemore is a Neurosurgeon near Dallas, TX. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Whittemore to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brett Whittemore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whittemore is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Brett Whittemore accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Brett Whittemore is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brett Whittemore offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whittemore's office at (214) 456-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brett Whittemore?
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