Christine Watson, M.D.
NPI 1053361196 · Internal Medicine Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Watson, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1053361196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053361196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01055140A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
228 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 114 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 82 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 32 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 55 | 21 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 37 | 12 |
| Thyroid,porkbrand: NP Thyroid | 26 | — |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 15 | — |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 12 |
| Levofloxacin | 12 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1185 N 1000 WLinton, IN 47441-5282Phone: (812) 847-2281
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2020-04-03
- Certified
- 2020-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Watson's NPI number?
- Christine Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053361196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Watson's specialty?
- Christine Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Watson located?
- Christine Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 7250 Clearvista Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4640.
- What is Christine Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Watson is (317) 621-5673.
- Does Christine Watson accept Medicare?
- Christine Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Watson's NPI (1053361196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.