Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Watson, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Springfield, IL
- NPI 1871596726
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.5 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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747 N Rutledge St Fl 4
Springfield, IL 627026700
(217) 545-8000
fax (217) 545-7053 - Additional location
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305 W Jackson St Ste 206
Carbondale, IL 629011474
(618) 457-3006
fax (618) 457-3007 - Mailing address
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Po Box 19639
Springfield, IL 627949639
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 28, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036116328 · Pennsylvania #MD071749L
- Medicaid
- IL #0361167328
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871596726. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
26
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,919
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 14 | 14 | $212 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $163 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Springfield Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,083
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC. | 10 | $1,316.18 | |
| AngioDynamics, INC. | 7 | $454.50 | |
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 2 | $123.14 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 1 | $68.81 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 2 | $60.69 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 1 | $31.00 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $28.71 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. John Watson practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Springfield, IL.
Where does Dr. John Watson practice?
Dr. John Watson practices at 747 N Rutledge St Fl 4, Springfield, IL 627026700. Office phone: 2175458000.
What is Dr. John Watson's NPI?
Dr. John Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871596726, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.