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JAMES RICHARD WATLINGTON MD
NPI 1801359047
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Saint Louis, MO

Active since April 12, 2019PECOS Enrolled
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128(314) 525-1224 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Aug 6, 2025, Apr 12, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Richard Watlington Md NPPES

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

JAMES RICHARD WATLINGTON MD (NPI 1801359047) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2025016553) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801359047
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameJAMES RICHARD WATLINGTONCredential: MD
Location Address10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406Saint Louis, MO 63128-2197
Mailing Address10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 406Saint Louis, MO 63128-2197 · (314) 525-1224
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
NPI 1801359047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in MO · 2025016553
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 2025016553 (MO)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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

James Richard Watlington 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 ID9436695178
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250828002157
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.

Mercy Hospital South

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260077
Location10010 Kennerly RoadSaint Louis, MO 63128 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Physician Assistant
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Surgery
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Physician Assistant (Medical)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Physician Assistant (Medical)
10012 KENNERLY RD STE 406
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128

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 James Watlington's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Watlington is 1801359047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2019.

Where is James Watlington located?

James Watlington practices at 10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 406, Saint Louis, MO 63128. The listed phone number is (314) 525-1224.

What is James Watlington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is James Watlington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Watlington 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 James Watlington accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 2 other insurers list James Watlington 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 James Watlington affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Watlington is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Watlington was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.