2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1134154552 MD
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ERIC WATSON, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
91
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
94.0008/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ERIC WATSON, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 91 claims across 34 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0008/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ERIC WATSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.0008 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 91 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC WATSON, MD 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).

ERIC WATSON, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1134154552

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

91 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

94.0008/100 10.900800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Dakota

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC WATSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.0008/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 94.0008/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 94.0008/100 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).

ERIC WATSON, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1134154552. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERIC WATSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 810 E 23RD ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105, with a listed phone of (605) 331-5890. NPI 1134154552 was issued on 07/12/2006. 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 91 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.0008/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.7985), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

810 E 23RD ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

Provider Details

NPI 1134154552
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.0008
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.7985
Quality
98.2244
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC WATSON, MD 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.

ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE PC
SPIRIT LAKE, IA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

91
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
170
Total Day Supply
4,044
Generic Drug Cost
$288
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How ERIC WATSON, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC WATSON, MD's 91 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Dakota

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC WATSON, MD's specialty?
ERIC WATSON, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC WATSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC WATSON, MD wrote 91 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC WATSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC WATSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0008/100 (Quality: 84.7985). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC WATSON, MD located?
ERIC WATSON, MD is located at 810 E 23RD ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57105. Phone: (605) 331-5890.
What is ERIC WATSON, MD's NPI number?
ERIC WATSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134154552, issued on 07/12/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC WATSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC WATSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC WATSON, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC WATSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 91 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC WATSON, MD's credentials?
ERIC WATSON, MD's NPI is 1134154552 with credentials MD. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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