Brian Watabe, P.A.
NPI 1841744158 · Physician Assistant · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Watabe, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1841744158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841744158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
399 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 | $77 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 71 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $107 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $142 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 33 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 89 | 49 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 57 | 26 |
| Famotidine | 23 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 19 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 14 | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | 13 | 13 |
| Ofloxacin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 across 8 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
- 2016-08-04
- Last updated
- 2022-04-05
- Certified
- 2022-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Watabe's NPI number?
- Brian Watabe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841744158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Watabe's specialty?
- Brian Watabe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Watabe located?
- Brian Watabe's practice location on file with NPPES is 3816 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704-7048.
- What is Brian Watabe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Watabe is (512) 443-1311.
- Does Brian Watabe accept Medicare?
- Brian Watabe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Watabe's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Watabe's NPI (1841744158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.