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Dr. Christopher Watson, MD

Arlington, VA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Hospitalist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office.

    Is Dr. Watson board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    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 Hospitalist, 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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Orthostatic Hypotension
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Postural Hypotension
    • Dizziness on Standing
    • Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I951: Orthostatic hypotension

    Which procedures does Dr. Watson perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Watson may include:

    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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Watson in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Watson's Primary Practice

    1701 N George Mason Dr

    Arlington, VA 22205

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    Dr. Christopher Watson's Practice 2

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Dr. Christopher Watson's Practice 3

    11890 Healing Way

    Silver Spring, MD 20904

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    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 1235334681.

    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. Christopher Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Hospitalist near Arlington, VA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Watson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, UM Capital Region Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Watson accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Watson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Watson have?

    Dr. Christopher Watson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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