BENJAMIN MARK WATSON MD
NPI 1679078356
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Keesler Afb, MS

Active since March 26, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 FISHER ST, KEESLER AFB, MS 39534(228) 376-0425 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2024, Aug 6, 2024, Mar 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Benjamin Mark Watson Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN MARK WATSON MD (NPI 1679078356) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Keesler Afb, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (33762) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679078356
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN MARK WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address301 FISHER STKeesler Afb, MS 39534-2508
Mailing Address301 Fisher StKeesler Afb, MS 39534-2508
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2024
NPI 1679078356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License Licensed in MS · 33762
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 161077 (FL)
301 FISHER ST, Keesler Afb, MS 39534

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Benjamin Mark 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 ID6103176698
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250110000670
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.

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 39534 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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.

Pharmacist (Oncology)
301 FISHER ST, KEESLER AFB
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Military Health Care Provider
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Dentist (General Practice)
301 FISHER ST
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
Surgery
301 FISHER ST
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
Physical Therapist
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Internal Medicine
301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534
Obstetrics & Gynecology
301 FISHER ST
KEESLER AFB, MS 39534

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 Benjamin Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Watson is 1679078356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2018.

Where is Benjamin Watson located?

Benjamin Watson practices at 301 Fisher St, Keesler Afb, MS 39534. The listed phone number is (228) 376-0425.

What is Benjamin Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Benjamin Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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 Benjamin Watson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Benjamin 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 Benjamin Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Watson is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Watson was last updated on August 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.