JOHN DAVID WATSON MD
NPI 1790725893
Emergency Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
2525 DESALES AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 697-0014(423) 648-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About John David Watson Md NPPES

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

JOHN DAVID WATSON MD (NPI 1790725893) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD034197) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790725893
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN DAVID WATSONCredential: MD
Location Address2525 DESALES AVENUEChattanooga, TN 37404
Mailing Address725 Glenwood Dr Ste E487Chattanooga, TN 37404-1173 · (423) 697-0014 · Fax (423) 648-6280
Fax(423) 648-6280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2025
NPI 1790725893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in TN · MD034197 Licensed in GA · 39695 Licensed in TN · MD39695
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2525 DESALES AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Other Identifiers 7

Other3087582TN · Blue Cross
Medicaid3856656TN
OtherP00325036TN · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid64125180KY
OtherP00247851TN · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid3856657TN
Other4122496TN · Bcbs Of Tn

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

John David 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 ID6002847191
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050829000601, I20210323000573, I20250211003967
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.

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.
233 services232 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.
115 services114 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.
107 services107 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.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110001
Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Birthing friendly

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110177
Location3651 Wheeler RoadAugusta, GA 30909 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Deaconess Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150082
Location600 Mary StEvansville, IN 47710 · Vanderburgh County
Emergency services

Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dickson, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440046
Location111 Highway 70 EastDickson, TN 37055 · Dickson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 suppliers25 claims25 services$14.17 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 suppliers25 claims25 services$71.12 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.

Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Internal Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Practitioner
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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 John Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Watson is 1790725893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is John Watson located?

John Watson practices at 2525 Desales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 697-0014.

What is John Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Watson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and CareSource list John 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 John Watson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Watson is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, Deaconess Hospital Inc and Tristar Horizon Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Watson was last updated on October 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.