Who is Dr. Whitacre, Family Medicine Specialist in Lakewood, CO?
Dr. Danielle Whitacre, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Whitacre is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitacre’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitacre’s office at (440) 368-6868.
What languages does Dr. Whitacre speak?
Dr. Whitacre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whitacre typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitacre 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. Whitacre. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whitacre typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitacre performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Whitacre. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Whitacre accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitacre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (440) 368-6868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitacre accept in Lakewood, CO?
Dr. Whitacre in Lakewood, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Integrated Home Care Services
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Whitacre's office located?
Dr. Danielle Whitacre's Primary Practice
12600 W Colfax Ave Ste B200
Lakewood, CO 80215
(440) 368-6868
What is Dr. Whitacre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitacre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134316540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitacre?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitacre
What is Dr. Danielle Whitacre's specialty?
Dr. Whitacre is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lakewood, CO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Danielle Whitacre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Whitacre is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Banner North Colorado Medical Center, Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central, Uchealth Medical Center Of The Rockies, Uchealth Broomfield Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Danielle Whitacre accepting new patients in Lakewood, CO?
Yes, Dr. Danielle Whitacre is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Danielle Whitacre offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitacre's office at (440) 368-6868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Danielle Whitacre?
Please contact Dr. Whitacre's office at (440) 368-6868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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