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Who is Dr. Whitehouse, Infectious Disease Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. James Whitehouse, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whitehouse completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Whitehouse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitehouse’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitehouse’s office at (828) 258-9635.
Where did Dr. Whitehouse go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Whitehouse board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Whitehouse, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whitehouse speak?
Dr. Whitehouse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whitehouse treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Whitehouse 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. Whitehouse. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whitehouse perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Whitehouse 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. Whitehouse's office.
Does Dr. Whitehouse accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitehouse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-9635 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitehouse accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Whitehouse in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitehouse's office located?
Dr. James Whitehouse's Primary Practice
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 258-9635
Dr. James Whitehouse's Practice 2
900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 205
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 258-9635
What is Dr. Whitehouse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitehouse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568412468.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitehouse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitehouse
What is Dr. James Whitehouse's specialty?
Dr. Whitehouse is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Asheville, NC.
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. Whitehouse to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Whitehouse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitehouse is affiliated with Mission Hospital, UNC Health Pardee 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is James Whitehouse accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. James Whitehouse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Whitehouse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitehouse's office at (828) 258-9635 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Whitehouse?
Please contact Dr. Whitehouse's office at (828) 258-9635 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Whitehouse have?
Dr. James Whitehouse is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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