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Dr. Kenshata Watkins, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watkins, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Kenshata Watkins, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (510) 428-3240.

    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 Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus
    • Enteroviral Stomatitis
    • Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
    • HFMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified
    • B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Watkins perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kenshata Watkins may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watkins' office.

    Does Dr. Watkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 428-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watkins accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Watkins in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Community Health Network

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?

    Dr. Kenshata Watkins' Primary Practice

    1450 Treat Blvd # 160

    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    (510) 428-3240

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    Dr. Kenshata Watkins' Practice 2

    747 52nd St

    Oakland, CA 94609

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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 1245573393.

    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. Kenshata Watkins's specialty?

    Dr. Watkins is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Watkins to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist 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 Kenshata Watkins accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Kenshata Watkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (510) 428-3240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenshata Watkins?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (510) 428-3240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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