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Dr. Nicholas Watson, MD

Dr. Nicholas Watson, MD

Anesthesiologist

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Anesthesiologist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Nicholas Watson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Watson completed his residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He is a member of the UMass Memorial Medical Group. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (616) 364-4200.

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

    • Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care | University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Watson board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Watson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Watson typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Watson typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Watson may include:

    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 (616) 364-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Watson in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Spectrum Health South Pavilion

    3333 Evergreen Dr NE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49525

    (616) 364-4200

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    200 Shmg Internal Medicine

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    Dr. Nicholas Watson's Practice 3

    2332 Alpine Ave NW

    Grand Rapids, MI 49544

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    UMass Memorial Medical Group

    Member

    What is Dr. Watson's NPI number?A 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 1477671691.

    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. Nicholas Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is an Anesthesiologist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Watson accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Nicholas Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (616) 364-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (616) 364-4200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Watson's offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI and Kentwood, MI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Watson have?

    Dr. Nicholas Watson is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.