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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watkins, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Elaine Watkins, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Watkins completed her residency at Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (619) 221-6900.
Where did Dr. Watkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine | Main Line Hospital-Lankenau
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Watkins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Watkins, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Watkins speak?
Dr. Watkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Watkins treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Watkins 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. Watkins. 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:
- Other Birth Control Check-up
- Birth Control Pill Check-up
- Routine IUD Check-up
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Device Follow-up
- Birth Control Surveillance
- Family Planning Check
- Oral Contraceptive Follow-up
- Pill Prescription Check
- Contraceptive Pill Management
- Regular IUD Check
- Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
- IUD Follow-up Visit
- Intrauterine Device Extraction
- Taking out IUD
- Removing an IUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
- Z3041: Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills
- Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- First-time Birth Control Pill Prescription
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control Implant Check-up
- First-time Birth Control Shot Prescription
- First-time Prescription for Other Birth Control
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Initial oral contraceptive prescription
- Starting birth control pills
- New birth control pill order
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
- Contraceptive implant follow-up
- Nexplanon monitoring
- Subdermal implant check
- Initial injectable contraceptive prescription
- Starting Depo-Provera
- New birth control injection order
- Initial prescription for alternative contraception
- Starting non-pill/shot/patch birth control
- New prescription for other contraceptive methods
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30011: Encounter for initial prescription of contraceptive pills
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
- Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
- Z30013: Encounter for initial prescription of injectable contraceptive
- Z30018: Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Natural Family Planning Counseling
- Birth Control Implant Prescription
- Birth Control
- Fertility Awareness Method Counseling
- Rhythm Method Instruction
- Natural Birth Control Advice
- Contraceptive Implant
- Nexplanon Prescription
- Subdermal Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3002: Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy
- Z30017: Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive
Also known as:
- Unwanted Pregnancy Issues
- Unplanned pregnancy concerns
- Crisis pregnancy
- Difficult pregnancy decision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z640: Problems related to unwanted pregnancy
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Yeast Infection
- Vaginitis
- Vulvar Disorder
- Yeast Infection
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Vaginal thrush
- Acute Candida vaginitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B3731: Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Elective Abortion
- Abortion
- Planned abortion
- Voluntary termination of pregnancy
- Induced abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
What procedures does Dr. Watkins perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Watkins 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. Watkins. 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:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal of Birth Control Implant
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Implant Removal
- Nexplanon Removal
- Arm Implant Removal
- Birth Control Capsule Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11976: Removal, implantable contraceptive capsules
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
- Drug Implant Exchange
- Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
- Medication Device Change
CPT Codes:
- 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Removal of Vulvar Lesions (Simple)
- Vulvar Lesion Destruction
- Laser Vulvar Surgery
- Cryosurgery Vulva
- Electrosurgery Vulva
CPT Codes:
- 56501: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Freezing Removal of Penile Lesions
- Cryosurgery for Penile Warts
- Penile Lesion Cryotherapy
- Condyloma Freezing
CPT Codes:
- 54056: Destruction of lesion(s), penis (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; cryosurgery
Does Dr. Watkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 221-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watkins accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Watkins in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlphaCare
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
State of Utah
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Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?
Dr. Elaine Watkins' Primary Practice
3405 Kenyon St Ste 411
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 221-6900
What is Dr. Watkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225019557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watkins
What is Dr. Elaine Watkins's specialty?
Dr. Watkins is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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. Watkins to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elaine Watkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Elaine Watkins accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Watkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elaine Watkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (619) 221-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elaine Watkins?
Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (619) 221-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elaine Watkins have?
Dr. Elaine Watkins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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