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JOHN C WATSON LPC
NPI 1245779396
Counselor - Professional in Independence, MO

Active since February 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056(816) 836-6350(816) 886-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2025, Jul 25, 2023, Feb 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About John C Watson Lpc NPPES

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

JOHN C WATSON LPC (NPI 1245779396) is an individual professional provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2022048988) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245779396
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YP2500X
Provider Legal NameJOHN C WATSONCredential: LPC
Location Address17611 E US HIGHWAY 24Independence, MO 64056-1853
Mailing AddressPo Box 844715Kansas City, MO 64184-4715 · (417) 761-5214 · Fax (417) 761-5065
Phone(816) 836-6350
Fax(816) 886-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1245779396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · ProfessionalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YP2500X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2022048988
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24, Independence, MO 64056
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John C Watson Lpc 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 ID3274014592
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260225002173
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.

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.

TRINITY J INGRAM PLPC
Counselor (Professional)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
DUSTIN DICK LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
EVIAONA M DURR MA, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
LINDSEY D DUNLAP LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
AARON D NGUYEN PLPC
Counselor (Professional)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
JESSICA A BERRY MS, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
RACHEL R HAROLDSEN PLPC
Counselor (Professional)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350
AUDREY N DENNISON MSW, LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
17611 E US HIGHWAY 24
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Jackson County (816) 836-6350

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 1245779396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2017.

Where is John Watson located?

John Watson practices at 17611 E Us Highway 24, Independence, MO 64056. The listed phone number is (816) 836-6350.

What is John Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Professional, with taxonomy code 101YP2500X.

Is John Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Watson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list John 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 John Watson was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.