Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Watson, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Specialist · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1225004674
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3471 5Th Ave, 811 Lillian Kaufman Building
Pittsburgh, PA 152133215
(412) 692-4920

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 2, 2008
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD424344
Medicaid
PA #100933460

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225004674. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
62
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,289
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
64615 Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 43 17 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 19 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Pittsburgh Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 319. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$47
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Eli Lilly and Company 1 $23.91
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $22.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$47

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
409
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$117,249
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 66 14 $702
Topiramate Generic 43 14 $925
Aimovig Autoinjector (Erenumab-Aooe) Brand 35 0 $27,973
Emgality Pen (Galcanezumab-Gnlm) Brand 33 0 $27,377
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 30 0 $682
Gabapentin Generic 28 0 $603
Sumatriptan Succinate Generic 26 0 $242
Rizatriptan (Rizatriptan Benzoate) Brand 25 0 $868
Ubrelvy (Ubrogepant) Brand 24 0 $24,826
Ajovy Autoinjector (Fremanezumab-Vfrm) Brand 22 0 $16,174

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. David Watson practices Neurology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. David Watson practice?
Dr. David Watson practices at 3471 5Th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152133215. Office phone: 4126924920.
What is Dr. David Watson's NPI?
Dr. David Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225004674, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (HCPCS 64615); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.