Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Watson, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1790741833
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 26.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 206
Birmingham, AL 352111348
(205) 226-5900
fax (205) 226-5937
Mailing address
1770 Independence CT
Vestavia Hills, AL 352161259

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2025
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #29107

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790741833. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,010
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,426
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 307 137 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 106 39 $107
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 96 66 $84
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 87 53 $67
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 87 33 $331
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 84 81 $122
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 53 24 $275
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 42 16 $80
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 39 35 $217
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 21 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Birmingham Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$268
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $118.14
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 3 $101.29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $29.13
Baxter Healthcare 1 $19.63

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$268

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
446
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$94,654
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 66 11 $58,214
Losartan Potassium Generic 53 23 $783
Lisinopril Generic 38 12 $455
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 0 $620
Spironolactone Generic 36 14 $245
Carvedilol Generic 32 15 $470
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 28 12 $28,867
Furosemide Generic 28 18 $361
Calcitriol Generic 23 0 $551
Sertraline Hcl Generic 19 0 $150

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Watson practices Nephrology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Thomas Watson practice?
Dr. Thomas Watson practices at 817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 352111348. Office phone: 2052265900.
What is Dr. Thomas Watson's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790741833, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.