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Dr. Estella Watson, MD

Memphis, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Internist in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Estella Watson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Watson graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed her residency at University of Tennessee Program. 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 (901) 753-7686.

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

    • Residency: University of Tennessee Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    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 Internist, 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Which procedures does Dr. Watson perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Estella 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 (901) 753-7686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Memphis, TN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bankers Fidelity

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State Farm Insurance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Estella Watson's Primary Practice

    3960 New Covington Pike

    Memphis, TN 38128

    (901) 753-7686

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    Dr. Estella Watson's Practice 2

    1500 W Poplar Ave

    Collierville, TN 38017

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    Dr. Estella Watson's Practice 3

    7691 Poplar Ave

    Germantown, TN 38138

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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 1699096313.

    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. Estella Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Internist near Memphis, TN.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Estella Watson accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Estella Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (901) 753-7686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Estella Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (901) 753-7686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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