2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1487694543 M.D.
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RICHARD WATSON, M.D.

Urology Physician in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. 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
313
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
75.8046/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.91
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD WATSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8046/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 313 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.8046/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
313
Part D claims, 2023
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.

RICHARD 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

76 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

RICHARD WATSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 RICHARD WATSON, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1487694543

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

313 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

75.8046/100 7.295400000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Urology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8046/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 75.8046/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.8%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 75.8046/100 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).

RICHARD WATSON, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487694543. 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.

RICHARD WATSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 360 ESSEX ST, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (201) 336-8624. NPI 1487694543 was issued on 06/07/2006. 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 313 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K 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 75.8046/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6551, Cost 50.6935), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

360 ESSEX ST
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Provider Details

NPI 1487694543
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.8046
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6551
Quality
50.6935
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICHARD WATSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

UROGEN PHARMA, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

313
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
778
Total Day Supply
22,593
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Finasteride
91
Tamsulosin Hcl
56
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
49
Terazosin Hcl
37
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
15
Sildenafil Citrate
11

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

Urology Physician Overview

How RICHARD WATSON, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s 313 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD WATSON, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD WATSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD WATSON, M.D. wrote 313 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICHARD WATSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8046/100 (Quality: 68.6551, Cost: 50.6935). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD WATSON, M.D. located?
RICHARD WATSON, M.D. is located at 360 ESSEX ST, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601. Phone: (201) 336-8624.
What is RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487694543, issued on 06/07/2006.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD WATSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Tamsulosin Hcl, Alfuzosin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD WATSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD WATSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 313 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD WATSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1487694543 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.
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.

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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