Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watson
Luke R Watson, MD practices pathology in Long Beach, CA. Luke is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Medicare claims data shows Luke provided 1,574 services to 818 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (562) 997-2232
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2776 PACIFIC AVE
Long Beach, CA 90806
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,574 services · 818 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
633 |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
430 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
144 |
| Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | Lab test | 85060 |
97 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
59 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
49 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
45 |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique | Lab test | 88108 |
43 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
35 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination | Lab test | 88300 |
20 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 pathology specialists in Long Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Watson?
Dr. Watson is a pathology in Long Beach, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Watson's address?
Dr. Watson is listed at 2776 PACIFIC AVE, Long Beach, CA 90806. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Watson?
The number on file is (562) 997-2232. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Watson?
Dr. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1881768653. 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 Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Watson have?
Dr. Watson has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Watson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Watson the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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