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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watterson, Internist in Mount Pocono, PA?
Dr. Robert Watterson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mount Pocono, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Watterson graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Watterson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watterson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watterson’s office.
Where did Dr. Watterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Watterson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Watterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Watterson speak?
Dr. Watterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Watterson treat?
As an Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Acute Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Acute widespread sinus infection
- Acute inflammation of all sinuses
- Severe acute sinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
- J0140: Acute pansinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
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:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
What procedures does Dr. Watterson perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Watterson 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Watterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Watterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watterson accept in Mount Pocono, PA?
Dr. Watterson in Mount Pocono, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
HealthComp
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Watterson's office located?
What is Dr. Watterson's NPI number?An 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 1033187646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watterson
What is Dr. Robert Watterson's specialty?
Dr. Watterson is a Internist near Mount Pocono, PA.
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. Watterson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Watterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watterson is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Robert Watterson accepting new patients in Mount Pocono, PA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Watterson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Watterson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watterson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Watterson?
Please contact Dr. Watterson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Watterson have?
Dr. Robert Watterson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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