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Dr. John Watts, MD

Louisville, KY

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Watts, Family Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. John Watts, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Watts graduated from UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCH OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Mc Leod Reg Med Center. Dr. Watts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watts’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watts’s office.

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

    • Residency: Mc Leod Reg Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCH OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Watts board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Watts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Watts speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Watts treat?

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

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Primary Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5101: Primary insomnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Allergy Desensitization
    • Allergy shots
    • Immunotherapy for allergies
    • Allergen desensitization therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z516: Encounter for desensitization to allergens

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Drug Allergy
    • Allergy
    • Unspecified allergy
    • Environmental allergy
    • Allergy to other substances

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9109: Other allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances

    Also known as:

    • C5 Neck Spinal Cord Injury
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Injuries
    • Cervical Spinal Cord Injury at C5
    • High Neck Spinal Cord Injury
    • C5 Spinal Cord Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S14105A: Unspecified injury at C5 level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Watts perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Watts may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watts' office.

    Does Dr. Watts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watts accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Watts in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AFLAC

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watts' office located?

    Dr. John Watts' Primary Practice

    9342 Cedar Center Way

    Louisville, KY 40291

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    Dr. John Watts' Practice 2

    875 Pennsylvania Ave # A

    Bardstown, KY 40004

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

    Dr. Watts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104884451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watts?

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

    What is Dr. John Watts's specialty?

    Dr. Watts is a Family Medicine Specialist near Louisville, KY. 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. Contact Dr. Watts to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Watts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Watts is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Watts accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. John Watts is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Watts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watts's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Watts?

    Please contact Dr. Watts's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Watts have?

    Dr. John Watts is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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