2026 NPPES data Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician NPI 1144352428 M.D.
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BRIAN WATSON, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
82.9912/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRIAN WATSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9912/100 — below the 83.1 national average.

82.9912/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN WATSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BRIAN WATSON, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2007

NPI 1144352428

Primary specialty

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician

Mid-sized

13,692 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

82.9912/100 0.10879999999998802% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9912/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — 82.9912/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — 82.9912/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BRIAN WATSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572, with a listed phone of (843) 692-1495. NPI 1144352428 was issued on 03/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9912/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,692 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 284 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

809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

Provider Details

NPI 1144352428
Specialty Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.9912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN WATSON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

INTEGRATED REGIONAL LABORATORIES PATHOLOGY SERVICES, LLC
AUGUSTA, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview

How BRIAN WATSON, M.D. fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

13,692
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
284
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WATSON.

Compare Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN WATSON, M.D. specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
What is BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRIAN WATSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9912/100 (Quality: 75). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN WATSON, M.D. located?
BRIAN WATSON, M.D. is located at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572. Phone: (843) 692-1495.
What is BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144352428, issued on 03/12/2007.
How many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,692 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider writes 284 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRIAN WATSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN WATSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN WATSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1144352428 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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