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RICHARD LOREN WATSON M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1841677614
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Los Angeles, CA

Active since April 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 365B, LOS ANGELES, CA 90095(310) 825-7921(310) 794-6553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard Loren Watson M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD LOREN WATSON M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1841677614) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A150391) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841677614
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD LOREN WATSONCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 365BLos Angeles, CA 90095-1804
Mailing Address5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400Los Angeles, CA 90095-5631 · (103) 018-7073 · Fax (310) 301-8752
Phone(310) 825-7921
Fax(310) 794-6553
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1841677614 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A150391
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 365B, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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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

Richard Loren Watson M.d., Ph.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 ID2365843117
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220524000367
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 6

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
55 services34 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.
55 services18 patients
Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618
An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.
21 services17 patients
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.
18 services17 patients
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.
13 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
13 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90095 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

86.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.73

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

AI JIN LEE CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 365B
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Los Angeles County (310) 825-0527
RUSSELL GLEN BUHR MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 365B
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Los Angeles County (310) 825-7921
RAMIN SALEHIRAD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
200 MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 365B
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Los Angeles County (310) 825-7921

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 Richard Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Watson is 1841677614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2015.

Where is Richard Watson located?

Richard Watson practices at 200 Medical Plaza Suite 365B, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The listed phone number is (310) 825-7921.

What is Richard Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Richard Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Watson was last updated on June 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.