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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1568461374 MD
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,100 in Neurological Surgery 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
101
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Marshall Watson, MD filed 101 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- 101
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Marshall Watson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
101 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Marshall Watson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Marshall Watson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
101 44% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico 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 Neurological Surgery 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).
Marshall Watson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 465 SAINT MICHAELS DR, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, with a listed phone of (505) 988-3233. NPI 1568461374 was issued on 07/14/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.5%.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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 | 1568461374 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Marshall 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.
St Vincent Hospital
Santa Fe, NM
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.
101
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 111
- Total Day Supply
- 1,547
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 46 (45.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Marshall Watson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
20 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
13 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Marshall Watson, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Marshall Watson, MD's 101 claims are below the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Watson.
Dr. Saleem Al Mawed
M.D
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. James Botros
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Christian Bowers
M.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Richard Branan
M.D.
Tijeras, NM
Dr. Mark Bryniarski
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Neurological Surgery 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 New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurological Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Watson, MD's specialty? ▼
Marshall Watson, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Marshall Watson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Marshall Watson, MD wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is Marshall Watson, MD located? ▼
Marshall Watson, MD is located at 465 SAINT MICHAELS DR, Santa Fe, NM, 87505. Phone: (505) 988-3233.
What is Marshall Watson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Marshall Watson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568461374, issued on 07/14/2005.
Does Marshall Watson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Marshall Watson, MD had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.5%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Marshall Watson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Marshall Watson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Marshall Watson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Marshall Watson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 101 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Marshall Watson, MD's credentials? ▼
Marshall Watson, MD's NPI is 1568461374 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
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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