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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WATSON
Based in Fort Worth, TX, Keith C. Watson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Keith graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1974. Keith is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Keith cared for 1,424 Medicare patients across 2,720 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (817) 854-9969
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5900 ALTAMESA BLVD STE 100
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,720 services · 1,424 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
238 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
48 |
| Incision of shoulder tendon | Procedure | 23405 |
33 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
23 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
20 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
19 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
449 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
13 |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
1,023 |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
34 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Watson?
Dr. Watson is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Worth, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Watson's address?
Dr. Watson is listed at 5900 ALTAMESA BLVD STE 100, Fort Worth, TX 76132. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Watson?
The number on file is (817) 854-9969. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Watson's NPI number?
Dr. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1417981580. 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. Watson train?
Dr. Watson attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Watson been practicing?
Dr. Watson has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Watson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Watson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and incision of shoulder tendon; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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