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
- Primary practice
-
817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 206
Birmingham, AL 352111348
(205) 226-5900
fax (205) 226-5937 - Mailing address
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1770 Independence CT
Vestavia Hills, AL 352161259
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.