CW
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wattigny, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Nacogdoches, TX?
Dr. Christopher Wattigny, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Nacogdoches, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wattigny is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wattigny’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wattigny’s office at (870) 779-6000.
What languages does Dr. Wattigny speak?
Dr. Wattigny and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wattigny treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wattigny 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. Wattigny. 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, 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:
- 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wattigny perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Wattigny may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wattigny's office.
Does Dr. Wattigny accept my insurance?
Dr. Wattigny accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (870) 779-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wattigny accept in Nacogdoches, TX?
Dr. Wattigny in Nacogdoches, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Wattigny's office located?
Dr. Christopher Wattigny's Primary Practice
4920 NE Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(870) 779-6000
What is Dr. Wattigny's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wattigny's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679868830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wattigny?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wattigny
What is Dr. Christopher Wattigny's specialty?
Dr. Wattigny is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Nacogdoches, TX. 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. Wattigny to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Wattigny affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wattigny is affiliated with Nacogdoches Medical Center 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 Christopher Wattigny accepting new patients in Nacogdoches, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wattigny is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wattigny offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wattigny's office at (870) 779-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wattigny?
Please contact Dr. Wattigny's office at (870) 779-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Emergency Medicine Specialist Near Nacogdoches, TX
PR
Accepting patientsDr. Peter Ramzy, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nacogdoches, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Nacogdoches, TX
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Kurt Nielsen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified.
Tyler, TX
JH
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Jason Holman, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified.
Tyler, TX