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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whidby, Internist in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
Dr. Elma Whidby, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Myrtle Beach, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Whidby graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency at Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Whidby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whidby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whidby’s office at (843) 663-2100.
Where did Dr. Whidby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital | CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program
Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Is Dr. Whidby board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elma Whidby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Whidby speak?
Dr. Whidby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whidby treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Whidby 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. Whidby. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Rectal Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Rectum Cancer Test
- Anal Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Birthmark
- Birthmarks
- Vascular Birthmark
- Nevus
- Skin Mark
ICD-10 Codes:
- I781: Nevus, non-neoplastic
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, 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
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whidby perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elma Whidby 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whidby's office.
Does Dr. Whidby accept my insurance?
Dr. Whidby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 663-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whidby accept in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
Dr. Whidby in North Myrtle Beach, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whidby's office located?
Dr. Elma Whidby's Primary Practice
2021 N Myrtle Point Blvd Ste 101
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-2100
What is Dr. Whidby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whidby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841256914.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whidby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whidby
What is Dr. Elma Whidby's specialty?
Dr. Whidby is a Internist near North Myrtle Beach, SC.
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.
Contact Dr. Whidby to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elma Whidby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whidby is affiliated with Mcleod Health Loris 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Elma Whidby accepting new patients in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
Yes, Dr. Elma Whidby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elma Whidby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whidby's office at (843) 663-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elma Whidby?
Please contact Dr. Whidby's office at (843) 663-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elma Whidby have?
Dr. Elma Whidby is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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