KAREN LEIGH WATSON M.D.
NPI 1760423909
Internal Medicine in Greenville, SC

Q: What is Karen Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Watson is 1760423909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Q: What is Karen Watson'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 Karen Watson was last updated on July 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

124 VERDAE BLVD STE 204, GREENVILLE, SC 29607(864) 315-1300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2024, Oct 27, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Karen Leigh Watson M.d. NPPES

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

KAREN LEIGH WATSON M.D. (NPI 1760423909) is an individual internal medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (17085) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis-downtown, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760423909

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameKAREN LEIGH WATSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address124 VERDAE BLVD STE 204Greenville, SC 29607-3844

Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 522-8617

Phone(864) 315-1300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2024

✔ NPI 1760423909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 17085

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.

124 VERDAE BLVD STE 204, Greenville, SC 29607

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Other Identifiers 5

Other9901859SC · Cigna Id

Other110238380SC · Rr Medicare

Other7644256SC · Aetna Id

Medicaid170852SC

Other576007863063SC · Bcbs Of Sc Id

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Leigh 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 ID6800853193

PECOS Enrollment IDI20041218000063

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 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

199 services91 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

43 services37 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

34 services34 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

29 services29 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

28 services28 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

28 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Francis-Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420023

LocationOne St Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601 · Greenville County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420033

Location1413 John B White Sr Blvd Suite DSpartanburg, SC 29306 · Spartanburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420078

Location701 Grove RoadGreenville, SC 29605 · Greenville County

Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420102

Location175 Patewood DriveGreenville, SC 29615 · Greenville County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29607 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

89%271 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

40%48 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

55%438 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

75%403 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

78%257 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older

Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months

2%289 patients1/55-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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers23 claims61 services$6.74 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers12 claims12 services$32.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers18 claims20 services$21.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers23 claims70 services$1.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers37 claims37 services$30.14 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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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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