JAMES BRANDON WATSON DO, MPH
NPI 1629377148
Hospitalist in Edgewood, KY

Q: What is James Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Watson is 1629377148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2011.

Q: What is James Watson's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Watson was last updated on May 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

90.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, EDGEWOOD, KY 41017(859) 301-8074(859) 301-4945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2023, Apr 19, 2022, Sep 5, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About James Brandon Watson Do, Mph NPPES

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

JAMES BRANDON WATSON DO, MPH (NPI 1629377148) is an individual hospitalist provider in Edgewood, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (03861) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Edgewood, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629377148

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES BRANDON WATSONCredential: DO, MPH

Location Address1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DREdgewood, KY 41017

Mailing AddressPo Box 635283Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283 · (859) 301-8074 · Fax (859) 301-4945

Phone(859) 301-8074

Fax(859) 301-4945

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2023

✔ NPI 1629377148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 03861

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 03861 (KY)

1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, Edgewood, KY 41017

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

James Brandon Watson Do, Mph 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 ID6002041514

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131108000246

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 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.

499 services190 patients

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.

242 services98 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.

197 services191 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.

112 services111 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.

21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number180035

Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Florence

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, KY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180045

Location4900 Houston RoadFlorence, KY 41042 · Boone County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41017 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

$122.77 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.94 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

90.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.76

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers25 claims25 services$13.82 avg. paid by Medicare

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

4 suppliers37 claims37 services$59.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.74 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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.

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