NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1902990658 M.D.
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Pediatrics Physician in Cleveland, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 80,576 in Pediatrics Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
202
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
What the federal data shows
Anita Watson, M.D. filed 202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 202
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Anita Watson, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
202 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Anita Watson, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Anita Watson, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
202 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatrics Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Anita Watson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8300 HOUGH AVE, Cleveland, OH, 44103, with a listed phone of (216) 231-7700. NPI 1902990658 was issued on 10/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend.
Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,576 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902990658 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/03/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Anita Watson, M.D.. To verify Anita Watson, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
202
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 400
- Total Day Supply
- 11,707
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Anita Watson, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
22 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
20 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
19 claims
- Chlorthalidone
Chlorthalidone
13 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
11 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 |
| Chlorthalidone | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Anita Watson, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
80,576
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider
Anita Watson, M.D.'s 202 claims are below the specialty average of 762.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Watson.
Dr. Sagiv Aaron
M.D.
Independence, OH
Dr. Lisa Abate
D.O.
Findlay, OH
Dr. Fadia Abaza
MD
Maumee, OH
Dr. Mohamad Abaza
M.D.
Oregon, OH
Dr. Wahida Abaza
MD
Dublin, OH
Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatrics Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anita Watson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Anita Watson, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Cleveland, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Anita Watson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Anita Watson, M.D. wrote 202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is Anita Watson, M.D. located? ▼
Anita Watson, M.D. is located at 8300 HOUGH AVE, Cleveland, OH, 44103. Phone: (216) 231-7700.
What is Anita Watson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Anita Watson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902990658, issued on 10/03/2006.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 80,576 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Anita Watson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Anita Watson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Anita Watson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Anita Watson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 202 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Anita Watson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Anita Watson, M.D.'s NPI is 1902990658 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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