David Watson, M.D.
NPI 1861572679 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Placentia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Watson, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Placentia, CA (NPI 1861572679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861572679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8273 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
469 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 284 | $178 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 91 | $216 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 74 | $122 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 20 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$216 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 38 | 38 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 24 | 24 |
| Naproxen | 22 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 20 |
| Cefdinir | 21 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 19 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2009-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Watson's NPI number?
- David Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861572679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Watson's specialty?
- David Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Watson located?
- David Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870-3802.
- What is David Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Watson is (714) 993-2000.
- Does David Watson accept Medicare?
- David Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — David Watson's NPI (1861572679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.