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- 8649 Highway 165 N Ste 3, Monroe, LA 71203
About Dr. Watson
Michael P. Watson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Monroe, LA specializing in family practice. Michael trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1974. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 257 services to 93 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle. This provider record is associated with NPI 1245429471.
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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
- (318) 388-1662
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8649 HIGHWAY 165 N STE 3
Monroe, LA 71203
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
257 services · 93 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
196 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
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 family practices in Monroe 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1974 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael P. Watson's specialty?
Michael P. Watson is a family practice in Monroe, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael P. Watson?
Michael P. Watson is listed at 8649 Highway 165 N Ste 3, Monroe, LA 71203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael P. Watson?
The number on file is (318) 388-1662. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael P. Watson?
Michael P. Watson's National Provider Identifier is 1245429471. 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 Michael P. Watson's education?
Michael P. Watson attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael P. Watson have?
Michael P. Watson has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael P. Watson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael P. Watson provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael P. Watson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael P. Watson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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