DAVID GRAEME WATSON MD
NPI 1629255294
Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA

Active since January 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
550 PEACHTREE ST NE, HOSPITALIST MEDICINE SERVICES, EMORY UNIV HOSP MIDTOWN, ATLANTA, GA 30308(404) 686-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2019, Feb 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About David Graeme Watson Md NPPES

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

DAVID GRAEME WATSON MD (NPI 1629255294) is an individual hospitalist provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (064645) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Marietta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629255294
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID GRAEME WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address550 PEACHTREE ST NE, HOSPITALIST MEDICINE SERVICES, EMORY UNIV HOSP MIDTOWNAtlanta, GA 30308-2208
Mailing Address550 Peachtree St Ne, Hospitalist Medicine Services, Emory Univ Hosp MidtownAtlanta, GA 30308-2208 · (404) 686-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1629255294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in GA · 064645
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 064645 (GA)
550 PEACHTREE ST NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1677 Church St NE # 111Marietta, GA 30060-1101 · Phone (770) 793-7750

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Graeme 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 ID8224220959
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101013000106
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.
462 services210 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.
247 services129 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.
108 services108 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.
87 services86 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
48 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110143
Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30308 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 supplier22 claims22 services$60.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$31.62 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.

Surgery
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Anesthesiologist Assistant
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Physician Assistant
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Occupational Therapist
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Otolaryngology
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Surgery
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Internal Medicine
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308

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 David Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Watson is 1629255294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2008.

Where is David Watson located?

David Watson practices at 550 Peachtree St NE Hospitalist Medicine Services, Emory Univ Hosp Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30308. The listed phone number is (404) 686-1000.

What is David Watson's specialty?

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

Is David Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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 David Watson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list David 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 David Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Watson is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Watson was last updated on October 30, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.