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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WATTERSON
Gene Lee Watterson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in rheumatology. Gene trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Gene provided 612 services to 373 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 838-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1801 GADSDEN HWY
Birmingham, AL 35235
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
612 services · 373 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of hand, 2 views | Imaging | 73120 |
79 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
28 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
27 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
22 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
22 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
253 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
105 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
60 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other rheumatology specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of hand, 2 views 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Watterson specialize in?
Dr. Watterson is a rheumatology in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “RHEUMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Watterson located?
Dr. Watterson is listed at 1801 GADSDEN HWY, Birmingham, AL 35235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Watterson's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 838-3900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Watterson?
Dr. Watterson's National Provider Identifier is 1225001449. 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
Where did Dr. Watterson go to medical school?
Dr. Watterson attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Watterson have?
Dr. Watterson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Watterson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Watterson performs imaging including x-ray of hand, 2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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