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Dr. Joshua Watson, MD

Mount Pleasant, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Watson, Internist in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Joshua Watson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Watson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watson’s office at (843) 884-5200.

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

      Is Dr. Watson board certified as an Internist?

      Yes, Dr. Joshua 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

      What conditions does Dr. Watson treat?

      As an Internist, 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:

      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
      • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening
      • Colonoscopy Screening
      • Bowel Cancer Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

      Also known as:

      • Colon Polyps
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colorectal Polyps
      • Intestinal Polyps
      • Bowel Polyps

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
      • Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Colon Polyps
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colorectal polyps
      • Bowel polyps
      • Intestinal polyps

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K635: Polyp of colon

      Also known as:

      • Acid Reflux
      • GERD with Esophagitis
      • GERD
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
      • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
      • Gastroesophageal Reflux
      • Heartburn
      • Indigestion
      • Reflux Esophagitis
      • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
      • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
      • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

      Also known as:

      • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
      • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
      • Benign Cecum Polyp
      • Benign Descending Colon Polyp
      • Benign Tumor
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colon Polyps
      • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
      • Ascending colon adenoma
      • Ascending colon benign tumor
      • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
      • Transverse colon adenoma
      • Transverse colon benign tumor
      • Non-cancerous cecum growth
      • Cecal adenoma
      • Cecum benign tumor
      • Non-cancerous descending colon growth
      • Descending colon adenoma
      • Descending colon benign tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
      • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
      • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
      • D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon

      Also known as:

      • Other Difficulty Swallowing
      • Swallowing Disorder
      • Dysphagia
      • Trouble swallowing
      • Swallowing problems

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1319: Other dysphagia

      Also known as:

      • Rectal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
      • Anal Bleeding
      • Blood in Stool
      • Lower GI Bleed

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

      Also known as:

      • Blocked Esophagus
      • Esophagus Disorder
      • Esophageal Obstruction
      • Food Pipe Blockage
      • Swallowing Difficulty

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K222: Esophageal obstruction

      Also known as:

      • Change in Bowel Habits
      • Bowel Movement
      • Altered Bowel Habits
      • Irregular Bowel Movements
      • Changes in Pooping

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R194: Change in bowel habit

      Also known as:

      • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
      • Abdominal Pain
      • Epigastric pain
      • Pain below breastbone
      • Upper stomach pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1013: Epigastric pain

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
      • Stomach Disorder
      • Gastritis & Gastropathy
      • Chronic gastritis
      • Long-term stomach inflammation
      • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

      Also known as:

      • Diarrhea
      • Loose stools
      • Runny poop
      • Frequent bowel movements

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Iron Deficiency Anemia
      • Anemia
      • Iron
      • Anemia from Iron Lack
      • Low Iron Anemia
      • Sideropenic Anemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
      • Stomach Disorder
      • Gastric Polyp
      • Duodenal Polyp
      • Stomach Growth

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

      Also known as:

      • Ulcerative Colitis
      • Colitis
      • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
      • Chronic Colitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

      What procedures does Dr. Watson perform?

      As an Internist, 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:

      • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
      • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
      • Colon Polyp Removal
      • Colorectal Lesion Excision
      • Flexible Colonoscopy
      • Colon Biopsy
      • Large Intestine Scope
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening
      • Colon Exam with Biopsy
      • Lower Endoscopy
      • Colon Cancer Screening

      CPT Codes:

      • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
      • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
      • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
      • Biopsy
      • Endoscopy
      • EGD with Biopsy
      • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

      CPT Codes:

      • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

      Also known as:

      • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
      • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy with Injections
      • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Esophageal Dilation
      • EGD with Dilation
      • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
      • EGD with Biopsy
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
      • Upper GI Endoscopy
      • Stomach Scope with Sample
      • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
      • Colon Scope with Medication
      • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
      • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
      • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
      • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
      • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

      CPT Codes:

      • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
      • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
      • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
      • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

      Also known as:

      • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
      • Esophageal Widening
      • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
      • Swallowing Tube Dilation

      CPT Codes:

      • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

      Does Dr. Watson accept my insurance?

      Dr. Watson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 884-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Watson accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?

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

      Top Insurances

      • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Express Scripts

      • Federal Employee Program

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Planned Administrators

      • State of Nevada

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Watson's office located?

      Dr. Joshua Watson's Primary Practice

      1300 Hospital Dr Ste 300

      Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

      (843) 884-5200

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      Dr. Joshua Watson's Practice 2

      3500 N Highway 17

      Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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      Dr. Joshua Watson's Practice 3

      3400 Salterbeck St

      Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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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 1831171461.

      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. Joshua Watson's specialty?

      Dr. Watson is a Internist near Mount Pleasant, SC.

      A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

      Contact Dr. Watson to book an appointment today.

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

      Yes, Dr. Watson is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, Lexington Medical Center 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 Joshua Watson accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?

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

      Does Dr. Joshua Watson offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (843) 884-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Joshua Watson?

      Please contact Dr. Watson's office at (843) 884-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Watson have?

      Dr. Joshua Watson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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