20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whiteley, Internist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Whiteley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Whiteley board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Whiteley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Whiteley speak?
Dr. Whiteley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Whiteley typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Whiteley 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. Whiteley. 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.
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Whiteley typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Whiteley may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Whiteley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Whiteley accept my insurance?
Dr. Whiteley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 242-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whiteley accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Whiteley in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Whiteley's office located?
Dr. Laura Whiteley also offers virtual visits
Dr. Laura Whiteley's Primary Practice
915 Gessner Rd Ste 100
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 242-2222
What hospitals are Dr. Whiteley affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Whiteley has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Whiteley's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whiteley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578557211.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whiteley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whiteley
What is Dr. Laura Whiteley's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.