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Dr. Kathryn Whitaker, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitaker, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Kathryn Whitaker, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Whitaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitaker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitaker’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Whitaker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Whitaker typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Whitaker typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Whitaker may include:

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Whitaker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitaker accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Whitaker in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Highmark Health

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Whitaker's Primary Practice

    3400 Spruce St Fl 3 Ste E

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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

    Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821330622.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitaker?

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

    What is Dr. Kathryn Whitaker's specialty?

    Dr. Whitaker is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is this Dr. Kathryn Whitaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitaker is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital Tower Health 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Kathryn Whitaker accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathryn Whitaker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathryn Whitaker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Whitaker?

    Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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