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Dr. Derek Watson, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Physiatrist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Derek Watson, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (919) 562-9410.

    Is Dr. Watson board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Watson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Spine Condition of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • lumbar spondylopathy
    • lower back spinal inflammation
    • lumbar spondyloarthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4696: Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
    • Thoracic Radiculopathy
    • Upper Back Nerve Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Sciatica
    • Sciatic Neuropathy
    • Pinched Sciatic Nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5701: Lesion of sciatic nerve, right lower limb

    Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 562-9410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Raleigh, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Derek Watson's Primary Practice

    11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 309

    Raleigh, NC 27614

    (919) 562-9410

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    Dr. Derek Watson's Practice 2

    11221 Galleria Ave # 101

    Raleigh, NC 27614

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    Dr. Derek Watson's Practice 3

    12800 Spruce Tree Way

    Raleigh, NC 27614

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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 1255524435.

    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. Derek Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Physiatrist near Raleigh, NC. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Derek Watson accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Derek Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (919) 562-9410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Derek Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (919) 562-9410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Watson have?

    Dr. Derek Watson is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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