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Dr. William Watson, MD, PHD

Knoxville, TN

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Neurologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. William Watson, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, Chinese, French, German, and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (859) 323-5661.

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

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Watson board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Watson, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Watson speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson. 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:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-5661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Watson in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. William Watson's Primary Practice

    1400 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 130

    Knoxville, TN 37909

    (859) 323-5661

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    Dr. William Watson's Practice 2

    2681 Andersonville Hwy Ste 102

    Clinton, TN 37716

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    Dr. William Watson's Practice 3

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 150

    Knoxville, TN 37920

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

    Dr. Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083601546.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watson?

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

    What is Dr. William Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Neurologist near Knoxville, TN.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Louisville 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 William Watson accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

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

    Does Dr. William Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (859) 323-5661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (859) 323-5661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Watson have?

    Dr. William Watson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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