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DR. JOHN CHARLES WATSON M.D.
NPI 1174919500
Pediatrics in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 13, 2015PECOS Enrolled
2616 VARNER DR NE, ATLANTA, GA 30345(770) 491-6389 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. John Charles Watson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN CHARLES WATSON M.D. (NPI 1174919500) is an individual pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (067453) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174919500
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN CHARLES WATSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address2616 VARNER DR NEAtlanta, GA 30345-1559
Mailing Address2616 Varner Dr NeAtlanta, GA 30345-1559 · (770) 491-6389
Phone(770) 491-6389
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2015
✔ NPI 1174919500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 067453
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Public Health & General Preventive MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0901X · License 067453 (GA)
2616 VARNER DR NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Jay Watson

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Charles Watson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show John Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc
10.0 mi
Internal Medicine
80 JESSE HILL JR DRIVE, EMCF
Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2,681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063452381 (404) 778-7717

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30345 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 John Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Watson is 1174919500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2015. The provider is also known as Jay Watson.

Where is John Watson located?

John Watson practices at 2616 Varner Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. The listed phone number is (770) 491-6389.

What is John Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is John Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Watson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA). The 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 John Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Watson was last updated on April 13, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years 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.