James Watson, P.A-C
NPI 1588628721 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Salisbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Watson, P.A-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Salisbury, NC (NPI 1588628721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588628721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103446 (NC)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,184 | 252 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,350 | 148 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,188 | 142 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 424 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 372 | 77 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 311 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$546 across 38 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
- 2006-04-14
- Last updated
- 2011-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Watson's NPI number?
- James Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588628721, 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 Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Watson located?
- James Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147-1442.
- What is James Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Watson is (704) 797-0065.
- 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 (1588628721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.