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Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD

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(Isaac Russell Whitman, MD)

(180 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), electrophysiological (EP) study, cardioversion, and more.

3509 N. Broad Street Boyer Pavilion, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD is a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

3509 N. Broad Street Boyer Pavilion, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Some issues Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that can not only treat irregular heartbeats but also restart the heart if needed. A standard pacemaker monitors the beating of the heart, and can treat an irregular rhythm with regular, low-energy electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract on time. An ICD performs this function, but also monitors for cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly stops beating. If this happens, the ICD can deliver a single, high-energy dose of electricity to shock the heart and get it beating again. After delivering a defibrillating shock, the ICD makes sure the heart continues to work correctly.

Placement of an ICD is similar to the placement of a standard pacemaker. An incision is made near the shoulder, and two insulated wires or leads are threaded through a vein and placed in the heart. The battery pack, a small metal device, is inserted beneath the skin of the chest just under the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the wires are connected to the battery, and the ICD is functional.

Patients may have swelling and discomfort after surgery as their incisions heal.The heart needs several weeks to adjust to the ICD, so it is best for them to avoid strenuous activity at first. Strong magnetic fields may affect the function of the ICD, so doctors tell patients to avoid certain activities, such as having an MRI or even keeping their cell phones too close to their ICD. Within a few weeks patients' hearts should be beating more safely and effectively.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	38
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	148
hospital care	117
implant surgery	26
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	12
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	118
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	23
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	15
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	251
hospital care	128
implant surgery	15
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	189
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	35
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	25
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	111
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	24
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
cardiac procedures	22
cardioversion	18
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	144
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	127
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	21
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	57
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	116
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	61
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	53
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

ablation	11
cardiac procedures	25
cardioversion	16
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	145
hospital care	71
implant surgery	20
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	12
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	21
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 180 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.	$34,292 OPTIMIZER $30,198	OPTIMIZER SMART SYSTEM $4,094
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$10,131 CartoSound $9,625	Carto 3 $323	Confidense $109	Pentaray $40	NA $28	Other $6
Abbott Laboratories	$9,323 Connectivity and Remote care $4,388	Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr $3,686	Cardiac Mapping System $257	Assurity Pacemaker $225	Confirm Rx $178	Other $590
Boston Scientific Corporation	$8,882 GENERAL - THERAPIES $2,522	GENERAL THERAPIES $229	ENDOTAK RELIANCE G DEFIBRILLATION LEAD $150	VersaCross Access Solution $141	RESONATE EL ICD VR $80	Other $5,760
AtriCure, Inc.	$1,810 Cardiovascular $1,780	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $30
Other	$4,859 Carto 3 System $1,075	Electrophysiology $928	Cook Medical Lead Management $880	Micra $323	Advisa $167	Other $1,487

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$21,450
Travel and Lodging	$17,213
Consulting Fee	$15,630
Food and Beverage	$5,941
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,250
Other	$4,813

Research Payments

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $29,692.

Biography

Dr. Isaac Whitman is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Whitman graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He trained at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for his residency. His clinical interests include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) insertion, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Whitman has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Philadelphia magazine; and Andrew I. Shafer Leadership in Medicine Award, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with Temple Health. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Philadelphia, PA.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD From 2017 - 2023

Education & Training

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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