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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watiker, Clinical Geneticist in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Valerie Watiker, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Dr. Watiker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watiker’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watiker’s office at (310) 360-8383.
Is Dr. Watiker board certified in Clinical Geneticist?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Watiker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics
What languages does Dr. Watiker speak?
Dr. Watiker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Watiker treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Watiker 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. Watiker. 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:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester
Also known as:
- Family History of Birth Defects or Genetic Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Family History
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic risk for birth defects
- Hereditary chromosomal abnormalities
- Congenital anomalies in family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8279: Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Recurrent Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)
- Repeat Miscarriages
ICD-10 Codes:
- N96: Recurrent pregnancy loss
Also known as:
- Carrier of Other Genetic Disease
- Genetic Disorder
- Hereditary Disease Carrier
- Rare Genetic Carrier
- Gene Carrier for Other Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z148: Genetic carrier of other disease
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling for Family Planning
- Genetic Counseling
- Reproductive Genetic Counseling
- Preconception Genetic Counseling
- Family Planning Genetic Advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z315: Encounter for procreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Multiple Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Complex congenital anomalies
- Multiple congenital anomalies
- Syndromic birth defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q897: Multiple congenital malformations, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Also known as:
- Family history of other specified Condition
- Family History
- Inherited health risks
- Genetic predisposition to certain conditions
- Family history of specific illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8489: Family history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Anomalies
- Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
- Fetal Cardiac Malformations
- Fetal Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Watiker perform as a Clinical Geneticist?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Valerie Watiker may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watiker's office.
Does Dr. Watiker accept my insurance?
Dr. Watiker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 360-8383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watiker accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Watiker in Tarzana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
HealthSmart
Monarch HealthCare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Watiker's office located?
Dr. Valerie Watiker's Primary Practice
18375 Ventura Blvd # 569
Tarzana, CA 91356
(310) 360-8383
What is Dr. Watiker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watiker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497821763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watiker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watiker
What is Dr. Valerie Watiker's specialty?
Dr. Watiker is a Clinical Geneticist near Tarzana, CA. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Watiker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valerie Watiker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watiker is affiliated with Uci Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Geneticist?
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Is Valerie Watiker accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Watiker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Watiker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watiker's office at (310) 360-8383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Watiker?
Please contact Dr. Watiker's office at (310) 360-8383 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Valerie Watiker have?
Dr. Valerie Watiker is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics.
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