James Watson
NPI 1538539861 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Indio, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Watson is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Indio, CA (NPI 1538539861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538539861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95003062 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
151 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 73 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $83 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 17 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$114 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 51 |
| Naproxen | 50 | 49 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 47 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 41 | 41 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 35 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 28 |
| Ibuprofen | 24 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-09-29
- Last updated
- 2015-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Watson's NPI number?
- James Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538539861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Watson's specialty?
- James Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Watson located?
- James Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 47111 Monroe St, Indio, CA 92201-6739.
- What is James Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Watson is (760) 347-6191.
- Does James Watson accept Medicare?
- James Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Watson's NPI (1538539861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.