Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Whitehouse typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Whitehouse typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Whitehouse's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Whitehouse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitehouse is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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