Paula Watson, MD
NPI 1780776104 · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Watson, MD is a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1780776104).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780776104
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD25043 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
735 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 127 | $99 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 66 | $204 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 53 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $141 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 51 | $9 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 80 | 17 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 79 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 64 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 52 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 39 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-30
- Last updated
- 2022-03-15
- Certified
- 2022-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Watson's NPI number?
- Paula Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780776104, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Watson's specialty?
- Paula Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Watson located?
- Paula Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Paula Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Watson is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Paula Watson accept Medicare?
- Paula Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Watson's NPI (1780776104) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.