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Dr. William Watts, MD
San Diego, CA
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watts, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. William Watts, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Watts graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Dr. Watts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watts’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watts’s office at (619) 297-4900.
Where did Dr. Watts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
What languages does Dr. Watts speak?
Dr. Watts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Watts treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Mole
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Mole on Right Arm or Shoulder
- Mole on Face
- Mole on Right Leg or Hip
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Right upper limb nevus
- Birthmark on right arm
- Right shoulder spot
- Right arm mole
- Facial nevus
- Birthmark on face
- Facial spot
- Beauty mark
- Right lower limb nevus
- Birthmark on right leg
- Right hip spot
- Right leg mole
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2261: Melanocytic nevi of right upper limb, including shoulder
- D2239: Melanocytic nevi of other parts of face
- D2271: Melanocytic nevi of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
Which procedures does Dr. Watts perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Watts may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watts' office.
Does Dr. Watts accept my insurance?
Dr. Watts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 297-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watts accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Watts in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Express Scripts
Humana
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Watts' office located?
What is Dr. Watts's NPI number?An 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 1396958559.
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. William Watts's specialty?
Dr. Watts is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Diego, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Watts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Watts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watts is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is William Watts accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Watts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Watts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watts's office at (619) 297-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Watts?
Please contact Dr. Watts's office at (619) 297-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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