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Dr. James Watson, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Durham, NC
- NPI 1609226901
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 277101003
(919) 681-8263 - Additional location
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1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 362-1700
fax (314) 362-9878 - Mailing address
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40 Duke Medicine Circle Box 3534
Durham, NC 277101010
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 1, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2021-01217 · Missouri #2018036872
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609226901. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
286
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$30,070
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 160 | 65 | $111 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 61 | 35 | $74 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 45 | 45 | $104 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 20 | 20 | $157 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Durham Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Watson practices Hospitalist Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. James Watson practice?
Dr. James Watson practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277101003. Office phone: 9196818263.
What is Dr. James Watson's NPI?
Dr. James Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609226901, 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: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.