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Dr. Josephine Watson, MD

Waco, TX

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    Who is Dr. Watson, Family Medicine Specialist in Waco, TX?

    Dr. Josephine Watson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Waco, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Watson graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Watson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (254) 313-6000.

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

    • Medical School: Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Watson board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Josephine Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Watson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Symbolic Dysfunctions
    • Mental Disorder
    • Cognitive recognition issues
    • Difficulty with symbols
    • Perceptual disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Watson perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Josephine Watson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watson's office.

    Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 313-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Waco, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Josephine Watson's Primary Practice

    1800 Gurley Ln

    Waco, TX 76706

    (254) 313-6000

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    Dr. Josephine Watson's Practice 2

    120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 300

    Waco, TX 76712

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    Dr. Josephine Watson's Practice 3

    110 S 12th St

    Waco, TX 76701

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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 1699915066.

    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. Josephine Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Waco, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Watson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Josephine Watson accepting new patients in Waco, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Josephine Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (254) 313-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Josephine Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (254) 313-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Josephine Watson have?

    Dr. Josephine Watson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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