DR. BRIAN I WATANABE MD
NPI 1831262203
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Laguna Hills, CA

Active since November 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 15C, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653(949) 770-9300(949) 770-9310 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Brian I Watanabe Md NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN I WATANABE MD (NPI 1831262203) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Laguna Hills, California, licensed in California (G83423) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831262203
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN I WATANABECredential: MD
Location Address24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 15CLaguna Hills, CA 92653-4342
Mailing Address24953 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 15cLaguna Hills, CA 92653-4342 · (949) 770-9300 · Fax (949) 770-9310
Fax(949) 770-9310
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2013
NPI 1831262203 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License Licensed in CA · G83423
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License G83423 (CA)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING49201
Other1417286980CA · Corporation Npi
OtherCS338YMedicare Ptan
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG83423 A

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Brian I Watanabe Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
239 services36 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
33 services32 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
17 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92653 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

Dentist (General Practice)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 20A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Nutritionist (Nutrition, Education)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 27A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Pediatrics
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, #5A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, #3A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Dentist (General Practice)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, SUITE 22B
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, 30 A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Family Medicine
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, 29A
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
24953 PASEO DE VALENCIA, BLDG B, STE. 1B
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

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 Brian Watanabe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Watanabe is 1831262203. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Brian Watanabe located?

Brian Watanabe practices at 24953 Paseo De Valencia Suite 15C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The listed phone number is (949) 770-9300.

What is Brian Watanabe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Brian Watanabe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Watanabe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Watanabe was last updated on April 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.