DR. DAVID B WATSON MD
NPI 1225004674
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
3471 5TH AVE, 811 LILLIAN KAUFMAN BUILDING, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 692-4920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. David B Watson Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID B WATSON MD (NPI 1225004674) is an individual neurology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD424344) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225004674
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID B WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address3471 5TH AVE, 811 LILLIAN KAUFMAN BUILDINGPittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
Mailing Address3471 5th Ave, 811 Lillian Kaufman BuildingPittsburgh, PA 15213-3215 · (412) 692-4920
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 2008
NPI 1225004674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License Licensed in PA · MD424344
Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD424344 (PA)
3471 5TH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN078311E5YPA
Medicaid100933460PA
Medicare UPINH83751PA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David B 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 ID244213429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080724000480
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 64615
This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial and neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. This helps reduce muscle activity and can alleviate certain medical conditions. Both sides of the face are treated for a balanced result.
31 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510001
Location1 Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506 · Monongalia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Ophthalmology
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 1115
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3471 5TH AVE, 1110 KAUFMANN MEDICAL BLDG
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Physician Assistant
3471 5TH AVE, 1010 KAUFMANN BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Specialist
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 810 LKB
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Specialist
3471 5TH AVE, LKS BUILDING, SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Specialist
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 102
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
3471 5TH AVE, SUITE 1010
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 David Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Watson is 1225004674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is David Watson located?

David Watson practices at 3471 5th Ave 811 Lillian Kaufman Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 692-4920.

What is David Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is David Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

What insurance does David Watson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia and 1 other insurer list David 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 David Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Watson is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Watson was last updated on April 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.