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Dr. Katherine Watson, MD

Norfolk, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Katherine Watson, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (576) 687-2437.

    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 Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, 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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell
    • Hb SC Disease
    • Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
    • D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Childhood Leukemia in Remission

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vascular Malformation
    • Birth Defects
    • Blood Vessel Birth Defect
    • Vascular Anomaly
    • Limb Vascular Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
    • ITP
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
    • Low platelet count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

    What procedures does Dr. Watson perform?

    As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Watson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Blood Draw
    • Therapeutic Phlebotomy
    • Blood Letting
    • Blood Removal for Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 99195: Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (576) 687-2437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Bowling Green State University

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Molina

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Watson's Primary Practice

    601 Childrens Ln

    Norfolk, VA 23507

    (576) 687-2437

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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 1710271465.

    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. Katherine Watson's specialty?

    Dr. Watson is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Norfolk, VA. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?

    Explore Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist 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 Katherine Watson accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?

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

    Does Dr. Katherine Watson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (576) 687-2437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Watson?

    Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (576) 687-2437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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