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DR. JAMES RICHARDS WATSON MD
NPI 1609226901
Hospitalist in Durham, NC

Active since June 16, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 681-8263 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2019, Jun 16, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. James Richards Watson Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES RICHARDS WATSON MD (NPI 1609226901) is an individual hospitalist provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2021-01217) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609226901
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES RICHARDS WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRDurham, NC 27710-1003
Mailing Address40 Duke Medicine Circle Box 3534Durham, NC 27710-1010 · (919) 681-8263
Phone(919) 681-8263
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1609226901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-01217✔ Licensed in MO · 2018036872
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2018036872 (MO)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC 27710
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003 · Phone (314) 362-1700 · Fax (314) 362-9878

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.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

Dr. James Richards Watson 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 ID2567739261
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210915001835
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
180 services65 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
82 services29 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
46 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
19 services19 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$91.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MARY E KLOTMAN MD
Internal Medicine
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
JONATHAN PAUL PICCINI SR. M.D., M.H.S.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
AMY TENDLER PA
Physician Assistant
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-5057
DR. LINDSAY KING M.D.
Internal Medicine
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-7685
MICHAEL TCHEUPDJIAN FORRESTER MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 681-1300
MRS. MEGHAN AMY WARD M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, CLINIC 1I
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-3451
RAGHUBINDER S GILL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DUKE CLINIC 2H
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-2661
ETHAN YICHEN SONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 681-7139

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 1609226901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2016.

Where is James Watson located?

James Watson practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 681-8263.

What is James Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Watson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee 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.

Is James Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Watson is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Watson was last updated on August 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.