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Derek P. Watson, MD

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About Dr. Watson

Derek P. Watson, MD practices physical medicine and rehabilitation in Raleigh, NC. Derek is a 2004 graduate of Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Derek is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and physical medicine & rehabilitation. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 32,778 services to 1,830 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255524435.

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Credentials & Licensing

NC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 2008-00177As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1255524435Issued 2007

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Watson's specialty?

Dr. Watson is a physical medicine and rehabilitation in Raleigh, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Watson?

Dr. Watson is listed at 11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 309, Raleigh, NC 27614. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Watson?

The number on file is (919) 562-9410. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Watson?

Dr. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1255524435. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Watson's medical education?

Dr. Watson attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Watson have?

Dr. Watson has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Watson known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Watson performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level and injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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