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JOHN WARD WATSON M.D.
NPI 1871596726
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Springfield, IL

Active since May 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702(217) 545-8000(217) 545-7053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2025, Jul 3, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

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 is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871596726
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN WARD WATSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4Springfield, IL 62702-6700
Mailing AddressPo Box 19639Springfield, IL 62794-9639 · (217) 545-8000 · Fax (844) 470-2486
Phone(217) 545-8000
Fax(217) 545-7053
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1871596726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036116328✔ Licensed in PA · MD071749L
Definition
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.
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4, Springfield, IL 62702
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0361167328IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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.

PECOS PAC ID6608820675
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061130000020, I20260422003290
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 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.

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.
22 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services11 patients

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, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140011
Location201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948 · Williamson County
Emergency services

Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale

Acute Care Hospitals · Carbondale, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140164
Location405 W JacksonCarbondale, IL 62901 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Froedtert South Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Pleasant Prairie, WI
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number520021
Location9555 76th StPleasant Prairie, WI 53158 · Kenosha County
Emergency services

Physician 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.

New Patient
$168.44 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $42.11 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

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.

75.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost45.26

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.

DR. MUKUL BHATTARAI MD.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
TEAH QVAVADZE MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
JESSICA L FULTZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
ANNIE SYED
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
DR. LORELA BERBERI WEISE MD
Surgery
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
HAYLIE A DAMHOFF DNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
DR. LAURA CARRIHILL HEALY MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000
JULIE BORJON N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Sangamon County (217) 545-8000

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, 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 9 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.