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Who is Dr. Whitney, Trauma Surgeon in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Crystal Whitney, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whitney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitney’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitney’s office at (315) 464-1800.
What languages does Dr. Whitney speak?
Dr. Whitney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Whitney typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Whitney typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Crystal Whitney may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Whitney's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Whitney accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitney accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Whitney in Syracuse, NY 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Whitney's office located?
What is Dr. Whitney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881030500.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitney
What is Dr. Crystal Whitney's specialty?
Dr. Whitney is a Trauma Surgeon near Syracuse, NY.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Crystal Whitney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitney is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, Ny, Lankenau 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
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Crystal Whitney accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Crystal Whitney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Crystal Whitney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitney's office at (315) 464-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Crystal Whitney?
Please contact Dr. Whitney's office at (315) 464-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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