19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watsop, Internist in New Bedford, MA?
Dr. Didie Watsop, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Bedford, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Watsop is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watsop’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watsop’s office at (508) 994-2400.
Where did Dr. Watsop go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Yaounde, Fac. of Med. & Biomedical
Is Dr. Watsop board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Didie Watsop, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Watsop speak?
Dr. Watsop and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Watsop typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Watsop 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. Watsop. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Watsop typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Watsop 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. Watsop. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Does Dr. Watsop accept my insurance?
Dr. Watsop accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 994-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watsop accept in New Bedford, MA?
Dr. Watsop in New Bedford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Fallon Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Watsop's office located?
What is Dr. Watsop's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watsop's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215113279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watsop?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watsop
What is Dr. Didie Watsop's specialty?
Dr. Watsop is a Internist near New Bedford, MA.
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.
Is this Dr. Didie Watsop affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watsop is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Emerson Health, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center 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 Didie Watsop accepting new patients in New Bedford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Didie Watsop is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Didie Watsop offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watsop's office at (508) 994-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Didie Watsop?
Please contact Dr. Watsop's office at (508) 994-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Didie Watsop have?
Dr. Didie Watsop is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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