JOHN WARD WATSON M.D.
NPI 1871596726
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Springfield, IL
About John Ward Watson M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN WARD WATSON M.D. (NPI 1871596726) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Springfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036116328) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Carbondale.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
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 Ward 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Herrin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Herrin, ILMemorial Hospital Of Carbondale
Acute Care Hospitals · Carbondale, ILSanford Medical Center Fargo
Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, NDPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62702 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
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 1871596726. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.
Where is John Watson located?
John Watson practices at 747 N Rutledge St Fl 4, Springfield, IL 62702. The listed phone number is (217) 545-8000.
What is John Watson's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC 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 Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale and Sanford Medical Center Fargo.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Watson was last updated on October 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
