JOEL H WATTS M.D.
NPI 1639359268
Internal Medicine in Pascagoula, MS

Q: What is Joel Watts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Watts is 1639359268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2007.

Q: What is Joel Watts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Watts was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since November 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

2809 DENNY AVE, PASCAGOULA, MS 39581(228) 809-5510(228) 809-5519 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Aug 10, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Joel H Watts M.d. NPPES

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

JOEL H WATTS M.D. (NPI 1639359268) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pascagoula, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (20208) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639359268

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJOEL H WATTSCredential: M.D.

Location Address2809 DENNY AVEPascagoula, MS 39581-5301

Mailing Address2809 Denny AvePascagoula, MS 39581-5301 · (228) 809-5510 · Fax (228) 809-5519

Phone(228) 809-5510

Fax(228) 809-5519

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023

✔ NPI 1639359268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 20208

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

2809 DENNY AVE, Pascagoula, MS 39581

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare.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

Joel H Watts 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 ID3476627738

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080805000061

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.

1,862 services297 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.

355 services168 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

251 services72 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.

248 services239 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.

74 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250019

Location4500 13th StreetGulfport, MS 39502 · Harrison County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39581 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

93.1/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

83.08

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type E0149

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$11.64 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$15.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$768.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$5.99 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 suppliers30 claims30 services$82.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers14 claims14 services$31.91 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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