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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.