Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Hood Watson, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1245525070
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2020
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #MD33726 · South Carolina #LL33726

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245525070. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
369
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,123
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 90 41 $74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 89 48 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 54 37 $8
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 21 21 $73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 18 18 $123
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $165
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 17 13 $10
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 16 16 $121
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 12 11 $75
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 12 11 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 39 peers in Charleston Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 409. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
617
Patients
135
Total drug cost
$27,520
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 124 39 $822
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 109 40 $2,005
Losartan Potassium Generic 51 17 $986
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 43 14 $574
Gabapentin Generic 39 13 $725
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 34 12 $828
Famotidine Generic 30 0 $471
Lisinopril Generic 28 0 $296
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 28 0 $362
Sertraline Hcl Generic 27 0 $212

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristen Hood Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Hood Watson practices Family Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Kristen Hood Watson practice?
Dr. Kristen Hood Watson practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Kristen Hood Watson's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Hood Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245525070, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Hood Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Hood Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Hood Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); 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.