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Dr. Brenda Watts, MD

El Cajon, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watts, Internist in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Brenda Watts, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Watts graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Watts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watts’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watts’s office at (619) 515-2399.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Watts speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Watts typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Watts 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. Watts. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Watts typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Watts 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. Watts. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Watts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watts accept in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Watts in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Watts' office located?

    Dr. Brenda Watts' Primary Practice

    1240 Broadway

    El Cajon, CA 92021

    (619) 515-2399

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    Dr. Brenda Watts' Practice 2

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Fl 4

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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    Dr. Brenda Watts' Practice 3

    1000 Euclid Ave

    National City, CA 91950

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

    Dr. Watts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407168669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watts?

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

    What is Dr. Brenda Watts's specialty?

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Brenda Watts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Watts is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Brenda Watts accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brenda Watts is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brenda Watts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watts' office at (619) 515-2399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brenda Watts?

    Please contact Dr. Watts' office at (619) 515-2399 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Watts' office located?

    Dr. Watts' offices are located in El Cajon, CA, La Mesa, CA, and National City, CA.