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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitaker, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. John Whitaker, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whitaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitaker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitaker’s office at (859) 218-3044.
What languages does Dr. Whitaker speak?
Dr. Whitaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whitaker treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis with Spinal Fracture
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral fragility fracture
- Osteoporotic compression fracture
- Spine bone weakening fracture
- Fragility Fracture of Spine
- Pathological Vertebral Fracture
- Spinal Compression Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8088XD: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- M8088XA: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
- Discogenic Lumbar Pain
- Worn Lower Back Discs
- Lumbar Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
- M51369: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
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
Also known as:
- Other Spine Deformities
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Backbone Deformity
- Spinal Curvature Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M438X9: Other specified deforming dorsopathies, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar 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:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Whitaker perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. John Whitaker may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitaker's office.
Does Dr. Whitaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 218-3044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitaker accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Whitaker in Bowling Green, KY 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?
Dr. John Whitaker's Primary Practice
165 Natchez Trace Ave Ste 200
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(859) 218-3044
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 1881126902.
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. John Whitaker's specialty?
Dr. Whitaker is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Bowling Green, KY. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Whitaker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Whitaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitaker is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital 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
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Is John Whitaker accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. John Whitaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Whitaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (859) 218-3044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Whitaker?
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (859) 218-3044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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