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DR. JAMES BERNARD WATSON DO
NPI 1366544710
Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Norristown, PA

Active since September 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
31 E FORNANCE ST, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401(610) 292-9547(610) 292-9548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James Bernard Watson Do NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BERNARD WATSON DO (NPI 1366544710) is an individual addiction medicine provider in Norristown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS010947L) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366544710
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QA0401X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BERNARD WATSONCredential: DO
Location Address31 E FORNANCE STNorristown, PA 19401-3311
Mailing Address31 E Fornance StNorristown, PA 19401-3311 · (610) 292-9547 · Fax (610) 292-9548
Phone(610) 292-9547
Fax(610) 292-9548
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1366544710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QA0401X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS010947L
Definition
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License OS010947L (PA)
31 E FORNANCE ST, Norristown, PA 19401
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0018638870003PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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. James Bernard Watson Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7012981319
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040823001046
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 James Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Wellness PC
Same address
Addiction Medicine
31 E FORNANCE ST
Norristown, PA 19401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
NPI 1225607385 (610) 292-9549

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 19401 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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 2

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

FAMILY WELLNESS PC
Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
31 E FORNANCE ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
Montgomery County (610) 292-9549
VIVIFY LLC
Family Medicine
31 E FORNANCE ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
Montgomery County (610) 292-9547

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 James Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Watson is 1366544710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2006.

Where is James Watson located?

James Watson practices at 31 E Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401. The listed phone number is (610) 292-9547.

What is James Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QA0401X.

Is James Watson enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Wellness PC (Norristown, PA). 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 James Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Watson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list James 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 James Watson was last updated on November 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.