Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karol Watson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1184646358
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Medical Plaza, #365,530,420,120
Los Angeles, CA 900953075
(310) 825-8811
fax (310) 206-9133
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 900455632

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2010
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G72736
Medicaid
CA #00G727360

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184646358. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,774
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$41,573
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,267 896 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 279 191 $70
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 165 162 $9
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 33 33 $194
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 29 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in this city , average services per provider: 209. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39,665
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 7 $19,350.00
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 21 $16,225.41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $2,800.00
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $1,162.50
Corcept Therapeutics 1 $127.24

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$33,150
Consulting Fee
$3,963
Travel and Lodging
$1,617
Food and Beverage
$936

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,219
Patients
365
Total drug cost
$187,448
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 178 62 $2,688
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 172 55 $1,668
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 160 38 $3,120
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 154 47 $3,995
Ezetimibe Generic 89 30 $5,980
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 79 20 $86,701
Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide (Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) Brand 68 22 $2,943
Olmesartan-Amlodipine-Hctz (Olmesartan/Amlodipin/Hcthiazid) Brand 51 14 $7,069
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 41 14 $383
Lisinopril Generic 40 12 $294

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karol Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Karol Watson practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Karol Watson practice?
Dr. Karol Watson practices at 200 Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 900953075. Office phone: 3108258811.
What is Dr. Karol Watson's NPI?
Dr. Karol Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184646358, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karol Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karol Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karol Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.