Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joshua Watson, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastroenterology Physician · Gastroenterology Physician · General Practice Physician · Mount Pleasant, SC
- NPI 1831171461
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 5.2 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1300 Hospital Dr, Ste 300
Mount Pleasant, SC 294643261
(843) 884-5200
fax (843) 884-6417
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- South Carolina #37883 · Hawaii #MDR-4640 · Georgia #69272
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831171461. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
780
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,752
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 158 | 157 | $235 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 121 | 93 | $85 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 97 | 97 | $92 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 92 | 91 | $60 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 70 | 63 | $120 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 61 | 61 | $168 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 50 | 50 | $118 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 37 | 37 | $104 | |
46221 |
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | 29 | 13 | $264 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 27 | 23 | $52 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$642
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| QOL Medical, LLC | 5 | $162.27 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 9 | $147.60 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $66.62 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 3 | $55.25 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 1 | $47.18 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $34.86 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 2 | $32.28 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $25.39 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $18.88 | |
| Braintree Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $18.33 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $16.65 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $16.40 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
276
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$111,610
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 54 | 24 | $1,111 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 45 | 20 | $841 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 37 | 36 | $6,283 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $26,663 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 25 | 0 | $2,466 |
| Lansoprazole | Generic | 21 | 0 | $973 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $44,546 |
| Trulance (Plecanatide) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $10,555 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $4,919 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 12 | 0 | $13,083 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joshua Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Watson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Where does Dr. Joshua Watson practice?
Dr. Joshua Watson practices at 1300 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 294643261. Office phone: 8438845200.
What is Dr. Joshua Watson's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831171461, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.