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DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WATSON M.D.
NPI 1932191657
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Augusta, GA

Active since August 18, 2005PECOS Enrolled
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1446 HARPER STREET, BT-2641, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF GEORGIA, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-4402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 27, 2017, Dec 18, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Christopher Michael Watson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WATSON M.D. (NPI 1932191657) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (075396) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932191657
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WATSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1446 HARPER STREET, BT-2641, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF GEORGIAAugusta, GA 30912
Mailing Address1446 Harper Street, Bt-2641, Children's Hospital Of GeorgiaAugusta, GA 30912 · (706) 721-4402
Phone(706) 721-4402
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1932191657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 075396
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 0101236794 (VA), D0071105 (MD)
1446 HARPER STREET, BT-2641, Augusta, GA 30912
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Michael Watson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Au Medical Associates Inc
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841230620 (706) 721-2273
Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
140 mi
Family Medicine
11685 ALPHARETTA HWY, SUITE 300
Roswell, GA 30076
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922405729 (678) 325-6611

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

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.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

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 Christopher Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Watson is 1932191657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2005.

Where is Christopher Watson located?

Christopher Watson practices at 1446 Harper Street, Bt-2641 Children's Hospital Of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-4402.

What is Christopher Watson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Christopher Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Watson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Au Medical Associates Inc (Augusta, GA) and Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Roswell, GA). 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 Christopher Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Watson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Christopher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Watson was last updated on June 15, 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.