Walter Watson, M.D.
NPI 1225066855 · Anesthesiology Physician · Inglewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Watson, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Inglewood, CA (NPI 1225066855).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225066855
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C41555 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
153 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01938 | 60 | $134 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 39 | $161 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 27 | $152 |
| Anesthesia for Nerve Destruction Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01940 | 16 | $140 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 11 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2021-12-07
- Certified
- 2021-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Watson's NPI number?
- Walter Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225066855, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Watson's specialty?
- Walter Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Watson located?
- Walter Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90301-4011.
- What is Walter Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Watson is (310) 673-4660.
- Does Walter Watson accept Medicare?
- Walter Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Watson's NPI (1225066855) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.