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- 1801 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
About Dr. Watterson
Gene L. 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. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of hand, 2 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1225001449.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 838-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1801 GADSDEN HWY
Birmingham, AL 35235
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Rheumatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Autoimmune
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Behçet's Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Eyes and Mouth
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- IgA Vasculitis
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Lupus Butterfly Rash
- Positive ANA Blood Test
- Relapsing Polychondritis
Bone
Bone Health
Connective Tissue
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Scleroderma skin disease
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
Genetic & Connective Tissue
Inflammatory
Joints
- Baker's Cyst
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Morning Joint Stiffness
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Pseudogout
- Reactive Arthritis
- Swollen Fingers or Toes
- Swollen Joints
Nerve & Tendon
Skin & Soft Tissue
Skin & Vascular
Soft Tissue
Spine & Back
Vascular
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation
Consultations
Diagnostics & Injections
- Baker's Cyst Aspiration
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nailfold Capillaroscopy
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Education & Support
Imaging
Injections
- Ankle Joint Injection
- Finger Joint Injections
- Shoulder Cortisone Injection
- Ultrasound-guided hip injection
- Wrist Cortisone Injection
Lab & Diagnostics
- ANCA Blood Test
- Anti-CCP Antibody Test
- HLA-B27 Genetic Test
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Joint Fluid Analysis
- Lupus Skin Biopsy
- Myositis Antibody Panel
- Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test
Lab Work
Medication Management
- Biologic medication management
- DMARD Medication Management
- Gout Flare Treatment Plan
- Immunosuppressant Drug Monitoring
- Prolia Injection for Osteoporosis
- Reclast Infusion for Osteoporosis
- Steroid Taper Management
Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
612 services · 373 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of hand, 2 views | Imaging | 73120 |
79 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
28 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
27 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
253 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
105 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| 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 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 rheumatologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 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 5
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Gene L. Watterson specialize in?
Gene L. Watterson is a rheumatologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Rheumatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Gene L. Watterson located?
Gene L. 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 Gene L. Watterson's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 838-3900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gene L. Watterson?
Gene L. 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 Gene L. Watterson train?
Gene L. 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 Gene L. Watterson have?
Gene L. Watterson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Gene L. Watterson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Gene L. 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.
Medicare claims
Is Gene L. Watterson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gene L. Watterson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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