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Dr. Joseph Whelan, MD

Dr. Joseph Whelan, MD

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whelan, Nephrologist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Joseph Whelan, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Whelan graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Nephrology; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Whelan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whelan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whelan’s office at (317) 875-0084.

    Where did Dr. Whelan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Nephrology; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Indiana University Medical Center | Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky | University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Whelan board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Whelan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Whelan speak?

    Dr. Whelan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Whelan treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Whelan 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. Whelan. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Glomerular Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
    • Long-term Kidney Inflammation
    • Chronic Nephritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N033: Chronic nephritic syndrome with diffuse mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Obstruction or Reflux
    • Bladder Disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Uropathy
    • Urinary Tract Blockage
    • Urine Backflow Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N139: Obstructive and reflux uropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Whelan perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Whelan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whelan's office.

    Does Dr. Whelan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whelan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 875-0084 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whelan accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Whelan in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MyTruAdvantage

    • OptumRx

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whelan's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Whelan's Primary Practice

    8330 Naab Rd Ste 234

    Indianapolis, IN 46260

    (317) 875-0084

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    What is Dr. Whelan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Whelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134115736.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whelan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whelan

    What is Dr. Joseph Whelan's specialty?

    Dr. Whelan is a Nephrologist near Indianapolis, IN. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Whelan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Whelan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whelan is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Women's Hospital 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

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    Is Joseph Whelan accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Whelan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Whelan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whelan's office at (317) 875-0084 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Whelan?

    Please contact Dr. Whelan's office at (317) 875-0084 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Whelan have?

    Dr. Joseph Whelan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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