John Watson, MD
NPI 1962662312 · Urology Physician · Columbus, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Watson, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Columbus, NJ (NPI 1962662312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962662312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008199 (NJ)
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
18 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
2,719 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 926 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 395 | $95 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 267 | $14 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 227 | $17 |
| Administration of Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96402 | 130 | $38 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,184 | 291 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 605 | 124 |
| Finasteride | 309 | 80 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 261 | 61 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 125 | 37 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 125 | 38 |
| Levofloxacin | 109 | 84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 3 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
- 2008-06-10
- Last updated
- 2025-12-03
- Certified
- 2025-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Watson's NPI number?
- John Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962662312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Watson's specialty?
- John Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Watson located?
- John Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Sheffield Drive Suite 202a, Columbus, NJ 08022.
- What is John Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Watson is (908) 273-4300.
- Does John Watson accept Medicare?
- John Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — John Watson's NPI (1962662312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.