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Who is Dr. Watkins, Infectious Disease Specialist in Akron, OH?
Dr. David Watkins, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Watkins graduated from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Southside Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English, Arabic, German, and Greek, Modern (1453-), 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) 344-6643.
Where did Dr. Watkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Southside Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | MetroHealth Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Watkins board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Watkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Watkins speak?
Dr. Watkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
German
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Watkins treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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:
- HIV
- HIV Counseling
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
- HIV Support Services
- AIDS Counseling
- Sexual Health Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- Z717: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] counseling
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Streptococcus infection
- Strep disease
- Group A strep
ICD-10 Codes:
- A491: Streptococcal infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Long-Term Antibiotic Use
- Antibiotics
- Chronic antibiotic therapy
- Ongoing antibiotic treatment
- Extended antibiotic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
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:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Watkins perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Watkins may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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) 344-6643 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
Independence Blue Cross
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Ohio
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?
Dr. David Watkins' Primary Practice
224 W Exchange St Ste 290
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 344-6643
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 1114948791.
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. David Watkins's specialty?
Dr. Watkins is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Akron, OH.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Watkins to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. David Watkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is David Watkins accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. David Watkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Watkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (330) 344-6643 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Watkins?
Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (330) 344-6643 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Watkins have?
Dr. David Watkins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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