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Dr. Joshua Wathen, MD
National City, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wathen, Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist in National City, CA?
Dr. Joshua Wathen, MD is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in National City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wathen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wathen’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wathen’s office at (619) 470-1945.
What languages does Dr. Wathen speak?
Dr. Wathen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wathen treat?
As a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wathen 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. Wathen. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
- RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
- RSV immune prevention
- Preventive RSV treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Which procedures does Dr. Wathen perform as a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Wathen may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wathen's office.
Does Dr. Wathen accept my insurance?
Dr. Wathen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 470-1945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wathen accept in National City, CA?
Dr. Wathen in National City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Molina
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wathen's office located?
Dr. Joshua Wathen's Primary Practice
655 Euclid Ave Ste 205
National City, CA 91950
(619) 470-1945
What is Dr. Wathen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wathen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528590510.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wathen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wathen
What is Dr. Joshua Wathen's specialty?
Dr. Wathen is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist near National City, CA. A pediatric sports medicine physician provides ongoing care focused on health, fitness, and injury prevention for young athletes while also addressing the preventing care of injury and illness. They possess expertise in areas like exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehab, and injury management. With specialized training, they work to enhance wellness and promote safe participation in sports, whether for individuals or teams. Contact Dr. Wathen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Wathen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wathen is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joshua Wathen accepting new patients in National City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Wathen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Wathen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wathen's office at (619) 470-1945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Wathen?
Please contact Dr. Wathen's office at (619) 470-1945 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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