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JAMES WATSON MD
NPI 1457438830
Family Medicine in Lafayette, IN

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525, LAFAYETTE, IN 47904(765) 423-6224(765) 423-6910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About James Watson Md NPPES

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

JAMES WATSON MD (NPI 1457438830) is an individual family medicine provider in Lafayette, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01026741) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Lafayette.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457438830
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525Lafayette, IN 47904-2134
Mailing AddressPo Box 781076Detroit, MI 48278-1008 · (765) 423-6224 · Fax (765) 423-6910
Phone(765) 423-6224
Fax(765) 423-6910
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1457438830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01026741
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525, Lafayette, IN 47904
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13750 Landmark Dr, Suite ALafayette, IN 47905-6633 · Phone (765) 448-4511 · Fax (765) 447-8375

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100053260IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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)

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

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.

Franciscan Physician Network
68 mi
Family Medicine
8111 S EMERSON AVE
Indianapolis, IN 46237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,396 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225327984 (317) 528-4800

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 47904 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 4

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

RENEE NICOLE SINER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525
LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
Tippecanoe County (765) 423-6224
FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE
Hospice Care, Community Based
1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525
LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
Tippecanoe County (765) 449-5046
FRANCISCAN HEALTH LAFAYETTE
Home Health
1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525
LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
Tippecanoe County (765) 449-5046
THOMAS BRIDGE MD
Family Medicine
1501 HARTFORD ST STE G525
LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
Tippecanoe County (765) 423-6224

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 1457438830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is James Watson located?

James Watson practices at 1501 Hartford St Ste G525, Lafayette, IN 47904. The listed phone number is (765) 423-6224.

What is James Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

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 Franciscan Physician Network (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.