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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Whitaker, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Jennifer Whitaker, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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 (507) 284-2511.
Is Dr. Whitaker board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Whitaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Kaposi Sarcoma
- KS
- Kaposi's Cancer', 'Kaposi's Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C469: Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whitaker perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jennifer Whitaker may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitaker accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Whitaker in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitaker's office located?
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 1316124746.
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. Jennifer Whitaker's specialty?
Dr. Whitaker is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Whitaker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jennifer Whitaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Whitaker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ben Taub Hospital, Baylor College Of Medicine. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Jennifer Whitaker accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Whitaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Whitaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Whitaker?
Please contact Dr. Whitaker's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Whitaker have?
Dr. Jennifer Whitaker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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