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Dr. Kirk Watkins, MD

Saint George, UT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watkins, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine in Saint George, UT?

    Dr. Kirk Watkins, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine, who primarily practices in Saint George, UT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Watkins completed his residency at St Marks Fam Prac. Dr. Watkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watkins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watkins’s office at (435) 634-9630.

    Where did Dr. Watkins go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Marks Fam Prac

    Is Dr. Watkins board certified in Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine?

    Yes, Dr. Kirk Watkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Watkins speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Watkins treat?

    As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine, 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
    • Central Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
    • Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem
    • CSA
    • Brain-Related Sleep Apnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation
    • G4731: Primary central sleep apnea

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • Excessive Sleepiness with Long Sleep
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • Somnolence
    • Drowsiness
    • Feeling sleepy all the time
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep
    • Sleep Problem
    • Sleep Disturbance
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease
    • Idiopathic hypersomnia
    • Long sleeper syndrome
    • Unexplained excessive sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R400: Somnolence
    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
    • G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified
    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome
    • G4711: Idiopathic hypersomnia with long sleep time

    Also known as:

    • Narcolepsy with Cataplexy
    • Narcolepsy
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sudden Sleep Attacks with Muscle Weakness
    • Daytime Sleepiness with Cataplexy
    • Excessive daytime sleepiness
    • Sudden sleep attacks
    • Type 2 narcolepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G47411: Narcolepsy with cataplexy
    • G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Psychophysiologic Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5104: Psychophysiologic insomnia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Which procedures does Dr. Watkins perform as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine?

    As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine, procedures performed by a Dr. Kirk 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 (435) 634-9630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Watkins accept in Saint George, UT?

    Dr. Watkins in Saint George, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • First Administrators

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Watkins' office located?

    Dr. Kirk Watkins' Primary Practice

    1380 E Medical Center Dr

    Saint George, UT 84790

    (435) 634-9630

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    Dr. Kirk Watkins' Practice 2

    251 W Auto Mall Dr Ste 107

    St George, UT 84770

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    Dr. Kirk Watkins' Practice 3

    700 S Highway 99 Ste 3

    Fillmore, UT 84631

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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 1326220559.

    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. Kirk Watkins's specialty?

    Dr. Watkins is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine near Saint George, UT. A Family Medicine Physician with specialization in Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and primarily focuses on the clinical assessment, physiological testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of all ages and utilize multidisciplinary approaches. Conditions managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders. Contact Dr. Watkins to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Watkins is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital 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 Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine?

    Explore Sleep Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine 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 Kirk Watkins accepting new patients in Saint George, UT?

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

    Does Dr. Kirk Watkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (435) 634-9630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kirk Watkins?

    Please contact Dr. Watkins's office at (435) 634-9630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kirk Watkins have?

    Dr. Kirk Watkins is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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