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
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
8Medicare enrollment records show John Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Springfield, IL 62702
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
- 645 clinicians in this Medicare group
Peoria, IL 61603
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
- 693 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urbana, IL 61801
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Carle Health Care Incorporated
- 2,516 clinicians in this Medicare group
Carbondale, IL 62901
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
- 702 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
Kenosha, WI 53143
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
- 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Forman, ND 58032
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
- 1,464 clinicians in this Medicare group
Maxton, NC 28364
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 122 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 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 4
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, NDFroedtert South Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · Pleasant Prairie, WIPhysician 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
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for John Watson's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Siu Physicians & Surgeons, Inc (Springfield, IL), Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois (Peoria, IL), Carle Health Medical Group (Urbana, IL), Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp (Carbondale, IL), Mercy Medical Center (Cedar Rapids, IA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 John Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Watson accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Network Health, Oscar Insurance Company and Sanford Health Plan and 2 other insurers 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, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Froedtert South Inc..
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Watson was last updated on October 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.
# John Ward Watson, M.D. · NPI 1871596726
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) physician in Springfield, Illinois. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 24, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871596726 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 24, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · taxonomy 208G00000X
- **State license:** 036116328 (Illinois)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4, Springfield, IL 62702-6700
- **Phone:** (217) 545-8000 · **Fax:** (217) 545-7053
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 8 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Siu Physicians & Surgeons, Inc (NPI 1558385989, Springfield, IL); Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois (NPI 1184670663, Peoria, IL); Carle Health Medical Group (NPI 1154653947, Urbana, IL); Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp (NPI 1770656837, Carbondale, IL); Mercy Medical Center (NPI 1669617106, Cedar Rapids, IA); and 3 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Wake Forest University School Of Medicine, class of 1984
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 28, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0361167328 (IL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871596726) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.