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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watkins, Physiatrist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Austen Watkins, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Watkins graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center and completed his residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (817) 336-7188.
Where did Dr. Watkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program
Medical School: University Of North Texas Health Science Center | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Watkins typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Watkins typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Watkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 336-7188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watkins accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Watkins in Fort Worth, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?
Dr. Austen Watkins' Primary Practice
5632 Edwards Ranch Rd Ste 100
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 336-7188
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 1407113053.
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. Austen Watkins's specialty?
Dr. Watkins is a Physiatrist near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Austen Watkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Health Arlington Memorial 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 a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Austen Watkins accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Austen Watkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Austen Watkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (817) 336-7188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Austen Watkins?
Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (817) 336-7188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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