David Watson, MD
NPI 1992779474 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Temple Terrace, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Watson, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Temple Terrace, FL (NPI 1992779474).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992779474
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME94441 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,687 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 | 853 | $122 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 428 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Hip, Minimum of 4 Views73503 | 347 | $53 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 288 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 122 | $175 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 285 | 183 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 234 | 177 |
| Gabapentin | 183 | 133 |
| Mupirocin | 173 | 163 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 172 | 162 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 147 | 138 |
| Amoxicillin | 141 | 79 |
| Celecoxib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,701 across 31 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
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2025-03-26
- Certified
- 2025-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Watson's NPI number?
- David Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992779474, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Watson located?
- David Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 13020 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0925.
- What is David Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Watson is (813) 978-9700.
- 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 (1992779474) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.