MR. RONALD GILBERT WATSON JR. APRN/CRNA
NPI 1780062604
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Blountstown, FL

Active since May 12, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20274 CENTRAL AVE W, BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424(850) 353-7689(850) 674-8889 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Aug 24, 2022, May 11, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. Ronald Gilbert Watson Jr. Aprn/crna NPPES

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

MR. RONALD GILBERT WATSON JR. APRN/CRNA (NPI 1780062604) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Blountstown, Florida, licensed in Florida (ARNP9359305) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala, and maintains a secondary practice location in Freeport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780062604
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RONALD GILBERT WATSON JR.Credential: APRN/CRNA
Location Address20274 CENTRAL AVE WBlountstown, FL 32424-1957
Mailing Address20274 Central Ave WBlountstown, FL 32424-1957 · (850) 353-7689 · Fax (850) 674-8889
Fax(850) 674-8889
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
NPI 1780062604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in FL · ARNP9359305
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License APRN9359305 (FL)
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License APRN9359305 (FL)

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1160 Concert CtFreeport, FL 32439-2470 · Phone (850) 218-8189

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

Mr. Ronald Gilbert Watson Jr. Aprn/crna 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 ID5294729075
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170320002612, I20190826000312
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
99 services93 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
72 services69 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
37 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventhealth Ocala

Acute Care Hospitals · Ocala, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100062
Location1500 SW 1st AveOcala, FL 34474 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bonifay, FL
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number101307
Location2600 Hospital DrBonifay, FL 32425 · Holmes County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32424 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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

Breast Cancer Screening
15%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
19%58 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
21%70 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
6%69 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
26%42 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
4%54 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
31%54 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
86%219 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
33%123 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
0%89 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
9%154 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 0% · 54 patients
0%54 patients
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
48%42 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%
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 2

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
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$16.71 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
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$92.21 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 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dentist (General Practice)
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Dental Hygienist
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Social Worker
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Counselor (Mental Health)
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Counselor
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Social Worker
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424
Counselor (Mental Health)
20274 CENTRAL AVE W
BLOUNTSTOWN, FL 32424

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 Ronald Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Watson is 1780062604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2015.

Where is Ronald Watson located?

Ronald Watson practices at 20274 Central Ave W, Blountstown, FL 32424. The listed phone number is (850) 353-7689.

What is Ronald Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Ronald Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald 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 Ronald Watson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Ronald 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 Ronald Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Watson is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala and Doctors Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Watson was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.