Richard Watson, M.D.
NPI 1871541235 · Family Medicine Physician · Parkersburg, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Watson, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Parkersburg, WV (NPI 1871541235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871541235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18452 (WV)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
12 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 53 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 38 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $85 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 17 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$140 (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 · 166 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 937 | 225 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 422 | 92 |
| Gabapentin | 397 | 62 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 348 | 91 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 311 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 305 | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$434 across 25 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
Additional practice locations (11)
- 920 Elm StRacine, OH 45771-8902Phone: (740) 949-2348Fax: (740) 949-2536
- 461 Schoolview StElizabeth, WV 26143Phone: (304) 275-3117Fax: (304) 275-7255
- 483 Court StElizabeth, WV 26143-1109Phone: (304) 275-3301Fax: (304) 275-4798
- 73 Nicolette RdParkersburg, WV 26104-7236Phone: (304) 861-4141
- 2121 7th StParkersburg, WV 26101-3803Phone: (304) 485-1721Fax: (304) 428-2597
- 2101 Dudley AveParkersburg, WV 26101-3462Phone: (304) 861-4150Fax: (304) 422-2170
- 2832 Pike St Ste 1Parkersburg, WV 26101-8674Phone: (304) 489-3815
- 2610 Camden AveParkersburg, WV 26101-5652Phone: (304) 917-3733Fax: (304) 917-3750
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2026-02-05
- Certified
- 2026-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Watson's NPI number?
- Richard Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871541235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Watson's specialty?
- Richard Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Watson located?
- Richard Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3705 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104-1118.
- What is Richard Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Watson is (304) 917-3530.
- Does Richard Watson accept Medicare?
- Richard Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Watson's NPI (1871541235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.