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Dr. Kevin Watkins

Akron, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watkins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Akron, OH?

    Dr. Kevin Watkins is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (330) 344-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Watkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Watkins treat?

    As a 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

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

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kevin 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 (330) 344-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watkins accept in Akron, OH?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Ohio

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?

    Dr. Kevin Watkins' Primary Practice

    1 Akron General Ave

    Akron, OH 44307

    (330) 344-6000

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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 1871911396.

    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. Kevin Watkins's specialty?

    Dr. Watkins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Akron, OH. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Watkins to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Explore 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 Kevin Watkins accepting new patients in Akron, OH?

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

    Does Dr. Kevin Watkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (330) 344-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Watkins?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (330) 344-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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