1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Maine
  4. Portland
  5. Emergency Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

CHRISTOPHER JAMES WATSON MD
NPI 1184075426
Emergency Medicine in Portland, ME

Active since June 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22 BRAMHALL ST, PORTLAND, ME 04102(207) 662-2381 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 2, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jul 19, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher James Watson Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER JAMES WATSON MD (NPI 1184075426) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Portland, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD25734) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184075426
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER JAMES WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address22 BRAMHALL STPortland, ME 04102-3175
Mailing Address22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102-3175 · (207) 662-2381
Phone(207) 662-2381
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1184075426 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · MD25734
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License MD25734 (ME)
22 BRAMHALL ST, Portland, ME 04102
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Deaconess Rd Fl 2Boston, MA 02215-5321 · Phone (617) 754-2339

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.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

Christopher James Watson Md 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 ID446681654
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220829002351
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mainehealth
Same address
Infectious Disease
22 BRAMHALL ST
Portland, ME 04102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 3,140 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073701157 (207) 662-3067
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
98 mi
Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801874573 (617) 724-0287
The General Hospital Corporation
98 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023049236 (617) 726-2000
Associated Physicians Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Is
100 mi
Emergency Medical Services
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 253 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952358533 (617) 754-2320
Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
100 mi
Emergency Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 247 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316987993 (617) 632-7441
Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc
100 mi
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033535497 (617) 732-5500

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
178 services175 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
55 services54 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200009
Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04102 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
$86.72 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $169.96
Typical copayment $21.68 (range $14.07 – $42.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.18 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $138.92
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.55 – $34.73)
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.

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.

ABBY LYNN LABRECQUE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8111
TEGAN SWIFT RD
Dietitian, Registered
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-4238
DEREK POULIN DO
Anesthesiology
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-2526
MATTHEW SCOTT AUSTIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-2526
MADELINE YOUNGBERG MD
Internal Medicine
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-0111
ERICA BRASLEY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-0111
REBECCA ROSE LIGHTMAN
Internal Medicine
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-7060
DR. LUKE PATRICK KEFFER MD, MBA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
22 BRAMHALL ST
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-0111

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 Christopher Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Watson is 1184075426. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2016.

Where is Christopher Watson located?

Christopher Watson practices at 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102. The listed phone number is (207) 662-2381.

What is Christopher Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mainehealth (Portland, ME), Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA), Associated Physicians Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Is (Boston, MA), Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, MA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Christopher Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Watson accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Watson is affiliated with Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Watson was last updated on August 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.