DAVID L. WATSON M.D.
NPI 1861572679
Emergency Medicine in Placentia, CA

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1301 N ROSE DR, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, PLACENTIA, CA 92870(714) 993-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About David L. Watson M.d. NPPES

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

DAVID L. WATSON M.D. (NPI 1861572679) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Placentia, California, licensed in Nevada (8273) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861572679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID L. WATSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1301 N ROSE DR, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICESPlacentia, CA 92870-3802
Mailing AddressPo Box 10279Westminster, CA 92685-0279 · (562) 809-3545 · Fax (562) 924-5830
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2009
✔ NPI 1861572679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NV · 8273
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.
1301 N ROSE DR, Placentia, CA 92870

Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid2002639NV
Medicare PINBB304XCA
Medicare UPING72177NV
Medicare PINBB304ZCA
Medicaid1861572679CA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified31260NV · Medicare Id Number

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David L. Watson M.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 ID7810066545
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080520000830
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emergency Medicine
360 S LOLA LN
Pahrump, NV 89048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.
284 services255 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.
91 services84 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.
74 services72 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.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92870 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
$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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Emergency Medicine
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Anesthesiology
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1301 N ROSE DR
PLACENTIA, CA 92870

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 David Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Watson is 1861572679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is David Watson located?

David Watson practices at 1301 N Rose Dr Department Of Emergency Services, Placentia, CA 92870. The listed phone number is (714) 993-2000.

What is David Watson's specialty?

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

Is David Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to Lola Emergency Physicians LLC (Pahrump, NV). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for David Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Watson was last updated on September 29, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.