Michael Watson, M.D.
NPI 1245429471 · General Practice Physician · Farmerville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Watson, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Farmerville, LA (NPI 1245429471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245429471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.012676 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
221 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 196 | $109 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 25 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$109 (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 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 231 | 35 |
| Simvastatin | 178 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 149 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 134 | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 107 | 35 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 107 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-24
- Last updated
- 2007-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Watson's NPI number?
- Michael Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245429471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Watson's specialty?
- Michael Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Watson located?
- Michael Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1603 Terral Island Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241-4012.
- What is Michael Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Watson is (318) 368-4393.
- Does Michael Watson accept Medicare?
- Michael Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Watson's NPI (1245429471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.