26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watts, Physiatrist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Michael Watts, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Watts completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Watts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watts’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watts’s office at (847) 289-5727.
Where did Dr. Watts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Watts board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Watts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Watts speak?
Dr. Watts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Watts typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Watts 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. Watts. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia
- Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
- Right-sided paralysis
- Right dominant hemiplegia
- Weakness on right side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
- G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Watts typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Watts 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. Watts. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Watts accept my insurance?
Dr. Watts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 289-5727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watts accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Watts in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Watts' office located?
Dr. Michael Watts' Primary Practice
4700 Point Fosdick Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(847) 289-5727
What is Dr. Watts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902808520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watts
What is Dr. Michael Watts's specialty?
Dr. Watts is a Physiatrist near Gig Harbor, WA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Michael Watts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watts is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, Multicare Good Samaritan 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 Michael Watts accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Watts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Watts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watts's office at (847) 289-5727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Watts?
Please contact Dr. Watts's office at (847) 289-5727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Watts have?
Dr. Michael Watts is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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