Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Watson, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pediatrics Physician · Pain Medicine Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Inglewood, CA

  • NPI 1225066855
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
555 E Hardy St
Inglewood, CA 903014011
(310) 673-4660
Mailing address
Po Box 3098
Torrance, CA 905103098

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 7, 2021
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C41555
Medicaid
CA #00C415550

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225066855. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
231
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$42,144
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 59 53 $131
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 46 46 $170
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 35 35 $153
01937 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 29 24 $127
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 18 18 $546
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 16 15 $175
01940 Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 16 16 $163
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 12 12 $194

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Inglewood Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Walter Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Watson practices Anesthesiology Physician in Inglewood, CA.
Where does Dr. Walter Watson practice?
Dr. Walter Watson practices at 555 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 903014011. Office phone: 3106734660.
What is Dr. Walter Watson's NPI?
Dr. Walter Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225066855, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01938); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.