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Dr. William Whitney, MD

Dr. William Whitney, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Roanoke, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whitney, Family Medicine Specialist in Roanoke, VA?

    Dr. William Whitney, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Roanoke, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Whitney graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Carilion Health System, Family Medicine. Dr. Whitney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitney’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitney’s office at (540) 772-0555.

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

    • Residency: Carilion Health System, Family Medicine | OMNEE/Carilion Clinic Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University

    Is Dr. Whitney board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. William Whitney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Whitney speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whitney typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Whitney typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitney performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Whitney. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Whitney accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whitney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 772-0555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whitney accept in Roanoke, VA?

    Dr. Whitney in Roanoke, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Whitney's office located?

    Dr. William Whitney's Primary Practice

    3369 Colonial Ave SW

    Roanoke, VA 24018

    (540) 772-0555

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    Dr. William Whitney's Practice 2

    3365 Ogden Rd

    Roanoke, VA 24018

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

    Dr. Whitney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053396390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitney?

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

    What is Dr. William Whitney's specialty?

    Dr. Whitney is a Family Medicine Specialist near Roanoke, VA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. William Whitney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whitney is affiliated with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Carilion Franklin Memorial 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. William Whitney accepting new patients in Roanoke, VA?

    Yes, Dr. William Whitney is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Whitney offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whitney's office at (540) 772-0555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Whitney?

    Please contact Dr. Whitney's office at (540) 772-0555 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Whitney's office located?

    Dr. Whitney's office is located in Roanoke, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Whitney have?

    Dr. William Whitney is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.