DR. ESTELLA VASHTI WATSON M.D
NPI 1699096313
Internal Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since June 16, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, MEMPHIS, TN 38128(901) 516-5741(901) 516-5986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Estella Vashti Watson M.d NPPES

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

DR. ESTELLA VASHTI WATSON M.D (NPI 1699096313) is an individual internal medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51675) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699096313
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ESTELLA VASHTI WATSONCredential: M.D
Location Address3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKEMemphis, TN 38128-2504
Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655
Fax(901) 516-5986
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 24, 2024
NPI 1699096313 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TN · 51675
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 51675 (TN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 51675 (TN)
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, Memphis, TN 38128

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

Dr. Estella Vashti Watson 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 ID648416321
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140910002158
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 4

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.
336 services122 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.
99 services33 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.
99 services96 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.
84 services83 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38128 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

73.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality48.68
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.41

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%338 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier21 claims21 services$43.83 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
3 suppliers22 claims22 services$13.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$5.23 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
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$73.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier20 claims22 services$36.09 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.

Physical Therapist
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Physical Therapist
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Speech-Language Pathologist
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Emergency Medicine
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Internal Medicine
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Emergency Medicine
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Internal Medicine
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
MEMPHIS, TN 38128

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 Estella Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Estella Watson is 1699096313. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2010.

Where is Estella Watson located?

Estella Watson practices at 3960 New Covington Pike, Memphis, TN 38128. The listed phone number is (901) 516-5741.

What is Estella Watson's specialty?

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

Is Estella Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Estella 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.

Is Estella Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Estella Watson is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Estella Watson was last updated on April 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.