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Dr. Charles Whitten, MD

Lincoln, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitten, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Charles Whitten, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Whitten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitten’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitten’s office at (402) 488-7246.

    What languages does Dr. Whitten speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Whitten treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Whitten 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. Whitten. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Left Hip Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Left Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Inflamed left hip bursa
    • Left hip joint inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
    • M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Neck and Upper Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck/Upper Back with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck/Upper Back
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain in Neck/Upper Back
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5013: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder at C6-C7 with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • C6-C7 Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve at C6-C7
    • C6-C7 Disc Disease with Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50123: Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Which procedures does Dr. Whitten perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Does Dr. Whitten accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 488-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitten accept in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Whitten in Lincoln, NE 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whitten's office located?

    Dr. Charles Whitten's Primary Practice

    7350 Willowbrook Ln

    Lincoln, NE 68516

    (402) 488-7246

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    Dr. Charles Whitten's Practice 2

    4546 S 86th St Ste B

    Lincoln, NE 68526

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

    Dr. Whitten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528405719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitten?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Whitten's specialty?

    Dr. Whitten is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Lincoln, NE. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Whitten to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Whitten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitten is affiliated with Bryan East Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Charles Whitten accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Whitten is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Whitten offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitten's office at (402) 488-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Whitten?

    Please contact Dr. Whitten's office at (402) 488-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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