Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alan Watanabe, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Columbus, IN
- NPI 1518961507
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.6 / 100 · 2023
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4050 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-9427 - Mailing address
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2955 Franklin Dr
Columbus, IN 472012911
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 14, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01032855
- Medicaid
- IN #100342750
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518961507. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,809
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$311,461
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,500 | 14 | $23 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,014 | 535 | $120 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 564 | 411 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 420 | 315 | $84 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 340 | 340 | $123 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 175 | 171 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 174 | 171 | $58 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 133 | 19 | $59 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 70 | 70 | $282 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 70 | 70 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$399
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $130.23 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $49.84 | |
| Insulet Corporation | 2 | $47.64 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $32.20 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $22.24 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $19.97 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $19.84 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $16.21 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $15.77 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $15.65 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $14.54 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $14.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,812
Patients
1,582
Total drug cost
$75,820
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 697 | 187 | $9,934 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 656 | 171 | $7,295 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 507 | 135 | $3,505 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 506 | 144 | $5,935 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 436 | 117 | $5,171 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 432 | 108 | $5,943 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 431 | 124 | $3,154 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 343 | 100 | $8,060 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 340 | 91 | $6,306 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 292 | 89 | $2,334 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alan Watanabe's medical specialty?
Dr. Alan Watanabe practices Internal Medicine Physician in Columbus, IN.
Where does Dr. Alan Watanabe practice?
Dr. Alan Watanabe practices at 4050 Central Avenue, Columbus, IN 47203. Office phone: 8123769427.
What is Dr. Alan Watanabe's NPI?
Dr. Alan Watanabe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518961507, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alan Watanabe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alan Watanabe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alan Watanabe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.