Elizabeth Watson
NPI 1457858227 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Watson is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1457858227).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457858227
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A187551 (CA)
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
8 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
931 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 | 533 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $98 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 68 | $60 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 66 | $179 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 46 | $81 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 751 | 118 |
| Gabapentin | 336 | 95 |
| Pregabalin | 266 | 59 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 217 | 49 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 179 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 158 | 41 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,210 across 97 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
- 2018-04-09
- Last updated
- 2023-08-29
- Certified
- 2023-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Watson's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457858227, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Watson's specialty?
- Elizabeth Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elizabeth Watson located?
- Elizabeth Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1200, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6738.
- What is Elizabeth Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Watson is (714) 963-7240.
- Does Elizabeth Watson accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Watson's NPI (1457858227) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.