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CHRISTOPHER T WATTERSON M.D.
NPI 1598028367
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in West Hollywood, CA

Active since June 18, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048(310) 423-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2025, Apr 6, 2021, Sep 9, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christopher T Watterson M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER T WATTERSON M.D. (NPI 1598028367) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in West Hollywood, California, licensed in California (A130898) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598028367
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER T WATTERSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address8700 BEVERLY BLVDWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804
Mailing Address5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631 · (310) 301-5138
Phone(310) 423-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1598028367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A130898✔ Licensed in GA · 80588
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X · License 80588 (GA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 18700 Beverly Blvd Ste M-335, Cedars-Sinai Diagnostic Radiology ResidencyWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804 · Phone (310) 423-3419
Location 21364 Clifton Road NE, Department of Radiology and Imaging SciencesAtlanta, GA 30322 · Phone (404) 712-4519

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

Christopher T Watterson M.d. 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 ID6305196031
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200923002310
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Watterson reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Same address
Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD STE SB-290
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043826720 (310) 423-1447
Cedars-Sinai Imaging Medical Group A Professional Corporation
Same address
Diagnostic Radiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD # M-335
West Hollywood, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922135359 (310) 423-6500
Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation
13 mi
Multi-Specialty
12021 WILMINGTON AVE., BLDG. 11 SUITE 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90059
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356899777 (424) 529-6755
Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc
1,945 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2,681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063678563 (404) 778-5014
The Emory Clinic Inc
1,948 mi
Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396798229 (404) 778-2144

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 10

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
253 services195 patients
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018
An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.
61 services30 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
54 services53 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
47 services46 patients
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030
An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.
17 services16 patients
X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562
An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.
17 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90048 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability87
Improvement Activities40
Cost90.14

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.

DR. BERNICE LOUISE COLEMAN PH.D, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, NORTH TOWER ROOM 6215
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6178
DR. INGRID LEAH DOMBROWER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-2871
ELAINE WITTERT MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, SUITE AC1002
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-3119
DR. KENAN MOHAMMED NADAR D.O.
Pediatrics
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-4451
HAE YOON GRACE CHOUNG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6623
CASEY DISTASO MD
Emergency Medicine
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-8780
CHIARA CASAS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-3277
AUSTIN WU MD
Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-5841

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 Watterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Watterson is 1598028367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2012.

Where is Christopher Watterson located?

Christopher Watterson practices at 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-6500.

What is Christopher Watterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Christopher Watterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Watterson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Watterson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation (Los Angeles, CA), Cedars-Sinai Imaging Medical Group A Professional Corporation (West Hollywood, CA), Martin Luther King Jr Community Medical Foundation (Los Angeles, CA), Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA) and The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA). 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 Christopher Watterson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Watterson was last updated on July 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.