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Dr. James Watson, MD

Calabasas, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Plastic Surgeon in Calabasas, CA?

    Dr. James Watson, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Calabasas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Watson completed his residency at Kettering Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Watson is fluent in English and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (805) 497-8411.

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

    • Residency: Kettering Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Watson board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Watson speak?

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

    • English

    • Thai

    What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, 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:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Lost both breasts (double mastectomy)
    • Mastectomy
    • Double mastectomy
    • Bilateral breast removal
    • Absence of both breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9013: Acquired absence of bilateral breasts and nipples

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast implant hardening
    • Leaking breast implant
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsular contracture
    • Breast implant scar tissue
    • Breast implant rupture
    • Breast implant leakage
    • Implant deflation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
    • T8543XA: Leakage of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Misshapen reconstructed breast
    • Breast implant deformity
    • Abnormal breast reconstruction shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Watson perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Watson 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. 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:

    • Breast Reconstruction with Free Flap
    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
    • fTRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
    • Autologous Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19364: Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)
    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19318: Breast reduction

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
    • Complex Body Wound Repair
    • Trunk Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)

    CPT Codes:

    • 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 497-8411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Calabasas, CA?

    Dr. Watson in Calabasas, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CenCal Health

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. James Watson's Primary Practice

    26585 Agoura Rd

    Calabasas, CA 91302

    (805) 497-8411

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    Dr. James Watson's Practice 2

    2190 Lynn Rd Ste 200

    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

    (805) 497-8411

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    Dr. James Watson's Practice 3

    200 UCLA Medical Plz

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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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 1912913252.

    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. James Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Plastic Surgeon near Calabasas, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Robles 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 James Watson accepting new patients in Calabasas, CA?

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

    Does Dr. James Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (805) 497-8411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (805) 497-8411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Watson have?

    Dr. James Watson is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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