ADAM WESLEY WATTERSON MD
NPI 1407168479
Emergency Medicine in Columbia, SC

Active since July 07, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-3790(803) 434-3946 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Adam Wesley Watterson Md NPPES

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

ADAM WESLEY WATTERSON MD (NPI 1407168479) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (LL32730) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highlands Cashiers Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407168479
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameADAM WESLEY WATTERSONCredential: MD
Location Address5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINEColumbia, SC 29203
Mailing Address5 Richland Medical Park, Department Of Emergency MedicineColumbia, SC 29203 · (803) 434-3790 · Fax (803) 434-3946
Fax(803) 434-3946
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2010
✔ NPI 1407168479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · LL32730
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.
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK, Columbia, SC 29203

Accepted 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

Adam Wesley Watterson 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 ID9234382680
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130815000428, I20251121000228
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Adam Watterson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 557 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
750 MORPHY AVE
Fairhope, AL 36532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 131 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.
351 services332 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
241 services222 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.
124 services122 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.
45 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Highlands, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341316
Location190 Hospital DriveHighlands, NC 28741 · Macon County
Emergency services

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 18

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

Anesthesiology
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Anesthesiology
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Anesthesiology
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Anesthesiology
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Registered Nurse
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

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 Adam Watterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adam Watterson is 1407168479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2010.

Where is Adam Watterson located?

Adam Watterson practices at 5 Richland Medical Park Department Of Emergency Medicine, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-3790.

What is Adam Watterson's specialty?

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

Is Adam Watterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Adam Watterson 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 Adam Watterson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Adam Watterson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN) and Baldwin Emergency Physicians, P.C.. (Fairhope, AL). 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 Adam Watterson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Adam Watterson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Adam Watterson 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 Adam Watterson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Adam Watterson is affiliated with Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adam Watterson was last updated on July 7, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.