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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watson, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Sara Watson, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office.
Is Dr. Watson board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Sara Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Watson speak?
Dr. Watson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Watson typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Watson typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Watson may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Watson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?
Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Watson in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Watson's office located?
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 1134246960.
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. Sara Watson's specialty?
Dr. Watson is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Louisville, KY.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Sara Watson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with T.j. Samson Community Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Hardin 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
When to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sara Watson accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Sara Watson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Watson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Watson?
Please contact Dr. Watson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Watson have?
Dr. Sara Watson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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