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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 by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. 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 in 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Watson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a 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
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Watson's office located?
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?
No, Watson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
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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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