Joseph Watson, MD
NPI 1548729817 · Family Medicine Physician · Bel Air, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Watson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bel Air, MD (NPI 1548729817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548729817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0094045 (MD)
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
7 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
2,066 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 | 716 | $97 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 356 | $17 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 163 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 93 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 92 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 233 | 92 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 211 | 77 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 164 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 41 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$854 across 33 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
- 2019-03-17
- Last updated
- 2022-08-22
- Certified
- 2022-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Watson's NPI number?
- Joseph Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548729817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Watson's specialty?
- Joseph Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Watson located?
- Joseph Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 615 W Macphail Rd Ste 106, Bel Air, MD 21014-4393.
- What is Joseph Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Watson is (410) 638-8900.
- Does Joseph Watson accept Medicare?
- Joseph Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Watson's NPI (1548729817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.