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- 1800 12Th St, Ste 1B, Meridian, MS 39301
About Dr. Watson
James R. Watson, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Meridian, MS. James is a 1994 graduate of University of Mississippi School of Medicine. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,602 services to 1,015 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, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467435263.
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
- (601) 703-9231
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1800 12TH ST STE 1B
Meridian, MS 39301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,602 services · 1,015 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
385 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
95 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
90 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
57 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
52 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
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 orthopedic surgeons in Meridian 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James R. Watson?
James R. Watson is an orthopedic surgeon in Meridian, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James R. Watson's address?
James R. Watson is listed at 1800 12Th St Ste 1B, Meridian, MS 39301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James R. Watson?
The number on file is (601) 703-9231. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James R. Watson?
James R. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1467435263. 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 James R. Watson train?
James R. Watson attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James R. Watson have?
James R. Watson has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James R. Watson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James R. Watson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James R. Watson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James R. Watson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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