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23 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Whitehead, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Centralia, IL?
Dr. Kathrine Whitehead, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Centralia, IL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Whitehead completed her residency at Greenville Hospital. Dr. Whitehead is fluent in English, Arabic, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitehead’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitehead’s office.
Where did Dr. Whitehead go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Greenville Hospital
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies
What languages does Dr. Whitehead speak?
Dr. Whitehead and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Armenian
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Whitehead treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitehead 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. Whitehead. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whitehead perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kathrine Whitehead may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitehead's office.
Does Dr. Whitehead accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitehead accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitehead accept in Centralia, IL?
Dr. Whitehead in Centralia, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Whitehead's office located?
What is Dr. Whitehead's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitehead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437194404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitehead?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitehead
What is Dr. Kathrine Whitehead's specialty?
Dr. Whitehead is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Centralia, IL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Whitehead to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathrine Whitehead affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Whitehead is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ssm Health St. Marys Hospital - Centralia. 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 Kathrine Whitehead accepting new patients in Centralia, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kathrine Whitehead is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathrine Whitehead offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitehead's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathrine Whitehead?
Please contact Dr. Whitehead's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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