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Dr. Benjamin Watkins, DO

Fredericksburg, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watkins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fredericksburg, VA?

    Dr. Benjamin Watkins, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fredericksburg, VA. He is board certified. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (540) 741-0555.

    What languages does Dr. Watkins speak?

    Dr. Watkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Watkins treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, 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:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory 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:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Mental Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Health Condition (NOS)
    • General Mental Illness
    • Undiagnosed Mental Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F99: Mental disorder, not otherwise specified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Watkins perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Watkins may include:

    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 (540) 741-0555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watkins accept in Fredericksburg, VA?

    Dr. Watkins in Fredericksburg, 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

    • Assurant

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Watkins' Primary Practice

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd

    Fredericksburg, VA 22401

    (540) 741-0555

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    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 1700249232.

    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. Benjamin Watkins's specialty?

    Dr. Watkins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fredericksburg, VA. 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. Watkins to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Watkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital, Stafford 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

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    Is Benjamin Watkins accepting new patients in Fredericksburg, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Watkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Watkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (540) 741-0555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Watkins?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (540) 741-0555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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