Christopher Watson, M.D.
NPI 1972629756 · Surgery Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Watson, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1972629756).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972629756
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101243459 (VA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
148 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 59 | $118 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 33 | $212 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 27 | $172 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $129 |
| Fusion of Lower Spine Bone Through Abdomen With Partial Removal of Disc22558 | 11 | $855 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$855 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,485 across 17 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 (3)
- 5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203Phone: (803) 434-6350
- 5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203Phone: (803) 434-6350
- 5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203-6863Phone: (803) 434-6350
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-22
- Last updated
- 2018-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Watson's NPI number?
- Christopher Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972629756, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Watson's specialty?
- Christopher Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Watson located?
- Christopher Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 450, Columbia, SC 29203-6859.
- What is Christopher Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Watson is (803) 434-8800.
- Does Christopher Watson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Watson's NPI (1972629756) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.