Dr. Gene L. Watterson
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 33 years
- Graduated from: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1988
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1225001449
Dr. Gene L. Watterson JR. M.D.
Rheumatologist
He is located at 1801 Gadsden Highway in Birmingham, AL 35235. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Hypermobility Syndrome, Osteoarthritis (OA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Vasculitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225001449. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 838-3900. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Gene Lee Watterson, being an rheumatologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Gene L. Watterson.
- Amyloidosis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Bone Loss
- Bursitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Claudication
- Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD)
- Erythema Nodosum
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Muscle Pain
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis (PM)
- Porphyria
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylolysis
- Tendinitis
- Vasculitis
- Weber-Christian Disease
Procedures Performed by Dr. Gene L. Watterson
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Gene L. Watterson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Gene L. Watterson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Gene L. Watterson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Rheumatology .
Bills through: Alabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates P C
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Djo | $40 |
| Boston Scientific | $24 |
| Flexion Therapeutics Inc. | $16 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $104 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1988
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Gene Lee Watterson treat?
Dr. Gene Lee Watterson provides treatment for Arthritis, Hypermobility Syndrome, Osteoarthritis (OA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Vasculitis. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Gene Lee Watterson affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Gene Lee Watterson is affiliated with ST. VINCENT'S EAST.
Does Dr. Gene Lee Watterson accept insurance?
Dr. Gene Lee Watterson is listed in-network for 22 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Gene Lee Watterson?
Dr. Gene Lee Watterson's office is located at 1801 Gadsden Highway in Birmingham, AL 35235.
Does Dr. Gene Lee Watterson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Gene Lee Watterson is affiliated with Alabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates.