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- 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
About Dr. Watson
George R. Watson, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Chattanooga, TN. George is a 1986 graduate of Rush Medical College of Rush University. George is also listed as specializing in neuroradiology and vascular & interventional radiology. Medicare claims data shows George provided 1,174 services to 1,078 patients. The services billed most often include nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan, ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast, and ct scan head or brain without contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356322887.
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
- (423) 495-4430
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2525 DESALES AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,174 services · 1,078 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
368 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
92 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
92 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
76 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
71 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | Imaging | 74221 |
39 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs | Imaging | 78227 |
37 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation | Imaging | 78582 |
33 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying | Imaging | 78264 |
33 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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.
Other radiologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in Chattanooga 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is George R. Watson's specialty?
George R. Watson is a radiologist in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find George R. Watson?
George R. Watson is listed at 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact George R. Watson?
The number on file is (423) 495-4430. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for George R. Watson?
George R. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1356322887. 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 George R. Watson's education?
George R. Watson attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does George R. Watson have?
George R. Watson has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is George R. Watson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, George R. Watson performs imaging including nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is George R. Watson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George R. Watson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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