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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watson, Pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Richard Watson, MD, PHD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (310) 794-6553.
What languages does Dr. Watson speak?
Dr. Watson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Watson 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. Watson. 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Lung Sarcoidosis', 'Pulmonary Sarcoidosis', 'Boeck's Sarcoid
ICD-10 Codes:
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Which procedures does Dr. Watson perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Watson may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watson's office.
Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?
Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-6553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Watson in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Watson's office located?
Dr. Richard Watson's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 794-6553
What is Dr. Watson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841677614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watson
What is Dr. Richard Watson's specialty?
Dr. Watson is a Pulmonologist near Santa Monica, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Watson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 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
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Is Richard Watson accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Watson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Watson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (310) 794-6553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Watson?
Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (310) 794-6553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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