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Dr. Daniel Watkins, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watkins, Pediatric Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Daniel Watkins, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (616) 458-1722.

    What languages does Dr. Watkins speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Watkins treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Watkins 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. Watkins. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
    • Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
    • Complicated Appendicitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Congenital Intestinal Abnormalities
    • Bowel Malformations
    • Baby Intestine Development Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q439: Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Duodenum Fistula
    • Fistulas
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastroduodenal Fistula
    • Abdominal Fistula
    • Digestive Tract Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K316: Fistula of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Sinus
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Tailbone Sinus
    • Sacrococcygeal Sinus
    • Pilonidal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0592: Pilonidal sinus without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Other Circulatory System Disorder
    • Other Blood Vessel Problems
    • Unspecified Circulatory Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I998: Other disorder of circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

    What procedures does Dr. Watkins perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Watkins 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. Watkins. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Closure of Stomach Tube Opening
    • Gastrostomy Closure
    • Stomach Stoma Closure
    • G-tube Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43870: Closure of gastrostomy, surgical

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
    • Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
    • GJ Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Watkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 458-1722 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Watkins 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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Georgia-Pacific

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?

    Dr. Daniel Watkins' Primary Practice

    330 Barclay Ave NE Ste 202

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    (616) 458-1722

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    What is Dr. Watkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114159415.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watkins?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watkins

    What is Dr. Daniel Watkins's specialty?

    Dr. Watkins is a Pediatric Surgeon near Grand Rapids, MI. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Watkins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Watkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Holland 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

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    Is Daniel Watkins accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Watkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Watkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (616) 458-1722 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Watkins?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (616) 458-1722 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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