Physician Profile
Melissa A. Watson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watson
Melissa A. Watson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in psychiatry. Melissa is also listed as specializing in child & adolescent psychiatry. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 349 services to 103 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (225) 765-8648
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 700
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry 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
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Trauma
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
Substance-related and addictive
Addiction & Substance Use
Cognitive and adjustment
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Prolonged grief disorder
Eating Disorders
Eating, sleep, and somatic
Mood & Depression
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
Personality and dissociative
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Narcissistic personality disorder
Sleep & Wakefulness
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Assessment
- Suicide and safety risk assessment
Addiction care
Addiction Medicine
- Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Management
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Consultations
- Psychiatric Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychiatric Genetic Testing
Inpatient care
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Interventional psychiatry
- Spravato Treatment
Psychotherapy
- Anger Management Counseling
- Couples counseling
- EMDR Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
Sleep Medicine
Specialized care
- Light Therapy
Therapy
Therapy and care
- Family therapy
- Group psychotherapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
349 services · 103 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | Treatment | 90792 |
24 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
176 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
126 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
23 |
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 psychiatrists at this location 1
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 psychiatrists in Baton Rouge 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melissa A. Watson?
Melissa A. Watson is a psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
What is Melissa A. Watson's address?
Melissa A. Watson is listed at 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 700, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melissa A. Watson?
The number on file is (225) 765-8648. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa A. Watson?
Melissa A. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1750376471. 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 Melissa A. Watson train?
Melissa A. Watson attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa A. Watson have?
Melissa A. Watson has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melissa A. Watson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa A. Watson provides treatments such as psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melissa A. Watson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa A. Watson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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