Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. James Watson's practice, where he treats high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension, and performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiogram procedures. He has practiced cardiology and interventional cardiology for 49 years and is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus.

Dr. Watson is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed residency and fellowship training at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He sees patients in Issaquah, Washington. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Watson 4.91 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 49 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  • 40 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Overlake Clinics Cardiology at Highmark

1740 NW Maple St Ste 207Issaquah, WA 98027
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English
Issaquah , WAVashon , WAPEMBROKE PINES , FLSeattle , WA
Med School: Drexel University College of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: Cambridge Univ Med Sch (917-03 After 1/1971) Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James D Watson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Community Health Plan of Washington - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative - HMO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Premera Blue Cross - PPO
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

James D Watson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James D Watson has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angioplasty
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Diagnostic Cardiology
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stress Testing
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

James D Watson holds an active medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in 1982.

Residency

Completed their residency at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in 1980 and Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in 1978.

Medical School

Graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine (Medical Education) in 1977.

NPI Number

James D Watson's NPI number is 1437263043.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is James Watson affiliated with?
James Watson is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus.
Does James Watson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Watson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does James Watson speak?
James Watson speaks English.
Does James Watson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
James Watson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is James Watson's office located?
James Watson's office is located at 1740 NW Maple St Ste 207, Issaquah, WA, 98027.

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