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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
747 N Rutledge St Fl 4
Springfield, IL 627026700
(217) 545-8000
fax (217) 545-7053
Additional location
305 W Jackson St Ste 206
Carbondale, IL 629011474
(618) 457-3006
fax (618) 457-3007
Mailing address
Po Box 19639
Springfield, IL 627949639

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$1,285
Food and Beverage
$798

Frequently asked questions

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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.