Joshua Watson, M.D.
NPI 1831171461 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mount Pleasant, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Watson, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mount Pleasant, SC (NPI 1831171461).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831171461
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MDR-4640 (HI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
964 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 170 | $232 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $119 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 128 | $86 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 103 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 75 | 32 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 53 | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 53 | 21 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 31 | — |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 25 | 24 |
| Colesevelam Hcl | 19 | — |
| Mesalamine | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$642 across 29 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
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2024-03-22
- Certified
- 2024-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Watson's NPI number?
- Joshua Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831171461, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Watson's specialty?
- Joshua Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Watson located?
- Joshua Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3261.
- What is Joshua Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Watson is (843) 884-5200.
- Does Joshua Watson accept Medicare?
- Joshua Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Watson's NPI (1831171461) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.