Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Watson, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Nuclear Radiology Physician · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1356322887
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2525 Desales Ave
Chattanooga, TN 374041161
(423) 495-4430
fax (423) 495-6179
Mailing address
601 Dodds Ave
Chattanooga, TN 374043911

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 28, 2009
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD0000039150

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356322887. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,393
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$87,408
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
78815 Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 316 249 $104
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 121 119 $82
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 117 117 $38
78306 Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 90 75 $37
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 80 78 $80
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast 51 49 $49
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 49 47 $76
71271 Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 45 45 $46
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 44 43 $8
78582 Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 44 43 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Chattanooga Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 152. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. George Watson practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. George Watson practice?
Dr. George Watson practices at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 374041161. Office phone: 4234954430.
What is Dr. George Watson's NPI?
Dr. George Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356322887, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS 78815); Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS 74177); Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.