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Dr. Thomas Watson, MD
Escondido, CA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Watson, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Thomas Watson, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Escondido, CA. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Watson graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Letterman Army Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Letterman Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Watson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (760) 480-9051.
Where did Dr. Watson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Letterman Army Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Letterman Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Georgetown University, Washington, DC | Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco
Is Dr. Watson board certified in Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Watson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Watson speak?
Dr. Watson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Ulcers
- Skin Wounds from Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- E10622: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Watson perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas 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 (760) 480-9051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Watson in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Physicians Data Trust
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 1104865781.
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. Thomas Watson's specialty?
Dr. Watson is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Escondido, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Watson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Watson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Thomas Watson accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Watson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Watson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (760) 480-9051 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Watson?
Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (760) 480-9051 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Watson have?
Dr. Thomas Watson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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