38 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Watterson, Rheumatologist in Birmingham, AL?
Where did Dr. Watterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Alabama Medical Center
Residency: Carraway Methodist Med Center | Caraway Methodist Medical Center
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Watterson speak?
Dr. Watterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Watterson typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Watterson 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. Watterson. 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.
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0589: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Watterson typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gene Watterson may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Watterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Watterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Watterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 838-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watterson accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Watterson in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Watterson's office located?
Dr. Gene Watterson's Primary Practice
1801 Gadsden Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 838-3900
What hospitals are Dr. Watterson affiliated with?
Dr. Watterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Watterson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225001449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watterson