Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Watson, M.D.
Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Anesthesiology Physician · Neurology Physician · Rochester, MN
- NPI 1376522557
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 21, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208VP0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Minnesota #43081
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376522557. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
235
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$18,481
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 80 | 17 | $1 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 32 | 31 | $12 | |
64635 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | 25 | 24 | $261 | |
64636 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | 24 | 24 | $57 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 18 | 18 | $177 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 17 | 17 | $216 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 16 | 15 | $59 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 12 | 12 | $127 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 11 | 11 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Rochester Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Watson practices Pain Medicine Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. James Watson practice?
Dr. James Watson practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. James Watson's NPI?
Dr. James Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376522557, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint (HCPCS 64635). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.