Physician Profile
James A. Watson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watson
James A. Watson, M.D. practices obstetrics/gynecology in Palo Alto, CA. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows James provided 97 services to 83 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780705665.
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
- (650) 327-8778
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 WELCH RD SUITE 403
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
97 services · 83 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
57 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists 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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Palo Alto 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James A. Watson's specialty?
James A. Watson is an obstetrics/gynecology in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James A. Watson?
James A. Watson is listed at 900 Welch Rd Suite 403, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James A. Watson?
The number on file is (650) 327-8778. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James A. Watson?
James A. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1780705665. 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 James A. Watson's education?
James A. Watson attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James A. Watson have?
James A. Watson has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James A. Watson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James A. Watson performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James A. Watson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James A. Watson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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