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JOSHUA ROBERT WATSON M.D.
NPI 1154527000
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Columbus, OH

Active since June 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 S 18TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2026, Jun 9, 2023, Dec 9, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joshua Robert Watson M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSHUA ROBERT WATSON M.D. (NPI 1154527000) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35092909) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154527000
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA ROBERT WATSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address555 S 18TH STColumbus, OH 43205-2654
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1154527000 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35092909
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35092909 (OH)
555 S 18TH ST, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12222 Cherry St Ste 2000Toledo, OH 43608-2673 · Phone (419) 251-8015
Location 2380 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-7508 · Phone (614) 722-6200

Other Identifiers 2

OtherH328560OH · Cgs - Medicare
Medicaid3117013OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Robert Watson M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840501649
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150619002133
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nationwide Children's Hospital
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851179873 (614) 722-2055
Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.
0.1 mi
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063419943 (614) 722-4579
Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC
122 mi
Pediatrics
2213 CHERRY ST
Toledo, OH 43608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033709100 (419) 251-3232

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LORIE D HAMIWKA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4634
DR. ERIC STEVE MULL D.O
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
JOHN DONALD MAHAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4362
ROBERT DAVID MURRAY MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4089
BENEDICTA G ENRILE MD
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2438
WILLIAM MATTHEW SMILEY DO
Pediatrics
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4950
SARAH K. DRIESBACH FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
KENDRA ELAINE BRUNNER APRN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joshua Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Watson is 1154527000. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2007.

Where is Joshua Watson located?

Joshua Watson practices at 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-6200.

What is Joshua Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Joshua Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Watson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joshua Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH), Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. (Columbus, OH) and Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC (Toledo, OH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joshua Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joshua Watson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and MedMutual list Joshua Watson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Watson was last updated on August 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.