29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watkins, Internist in San Diego, CA?
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 an Internist like Dr. Watkins typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Check-up
- Birth Control Pill Check-up
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Device Follow-up
- Birth Control Surveillance
- Family Planning Check
- Oral Contraceptive Follow-up
- Pill Prescription Check
- Contraceptive Pill Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
- Z3041: Encounter for surveillance of contraceptive pills
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
- Fertility Awareness Method Counseling
- Rhythm Method Instruction
- Natural Birth Control Advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3002: Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy
Also known as:
- First-time Birth Control Pill Prescription
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control Implant Check-up
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Unwanted Pregnancy Issues
- Unplanned pregnancy concerns
- Crisis pregnancy
- Difficult pregnancy decision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z640: Problems related to unwanted pregnancy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Watkins typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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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 hospitals are Dr. Watkins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Watkins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Watkins's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.