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DR. CHRISTOPHER LEMAR WATSON MD
NPI 1235334681
Hospitalist in Baltimore, MD

Active since June 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
650 W LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21201(410) 328-6335(410) 328-6136 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Lemar Watson Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER LEMAR WATSON MD (NPI 1235334681) is an individual hospitalist provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D72035) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235334681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER LEMAR WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address650 W LOMBARD STBaltimore, MD 21201-1513
Mailing Address560 Herons NestAnnapolis, MD 21409-5627 · (919) 360-0278 · Fax (888) 325-5823
Phone(410) 328-6335
Fax(410) 328-6136
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1235334681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D72035
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D72035 (MD)
650 W LOMBARD ST, Baltimore, MD 21201
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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. Christopher Lemar 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 ID4688842164
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110728000153, I20120807000152
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
349 services146 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
223 services86 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
162 services153 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
86 services85 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.
41 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Lanham, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number210051
Location8118 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706 · Prince Georges County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21201 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers12 claims14 services$41.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$15.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$71.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

DR. ANNE MARIE T LAGOC MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-6335
FORREST T CLOSSON MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-2079
JULIA G ROSSELLI MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-6749
JENNIFER ELIZABETH GUYTHER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-6335
DIANE LYNN MCDONALD M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPT
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-6335
RICHARD LICHENSTEIN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-2079
ELIZABETH QUAAL HINES MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
650 W LOMBARD ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Baltimore City (410) 328-6335

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 1235334681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2007.

Where is Christopher Watson located?

Christopher Watson practices at 650 W Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21201. The listed phone number is (410) 328-6335.

What is Christopher Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

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.

Is Christopher Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Watson is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Watson was last updated on March 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.