Paul Watson, MD
NPI 1740200146 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Omaha, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Watson, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Omaha, NE (NPI 1740200146).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740200146
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23221 (NE)
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
19 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
457 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 | 111 | $116 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 87 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 61 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 1 View73501 | 55 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 4 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
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2025-11-12
- Certified
- 2025-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Watson's NPI number?
- Paul Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740200146, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Watson's specialty?
- Paul Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Watson located?
- Paul Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2725 S 144th St Ste 212, Omaha, NE 68144-5253.
- What is Paul Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Watson is (402) 609-3000.
- Does Paul Watson accept Medicare?
- Paul Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Watson's NPI (1740200146) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.