2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1497732929 MD
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SCOTT WATSON, MD

Surgery Physician in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee. 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
50
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169

What the federal data shows

SCOTT WATSON, MD filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee.

50
Part D claims, 2023

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SCOTT WATSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

50 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT WATSON, MD 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 SCOTT WATSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/27/2005

NPI 1497732929

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

50 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SCOTT WATSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2333 KNOB CREEK RD STE 16, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604, with a listed phone of (423) 975-0764. NPI 1497732929 was issued on 12/27/2005. 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 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $941 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2333 KNOB CREEK RD STE 16
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604

Provider Details

NPI 1497732929
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/27/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

50
Total Claims
$941
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
80
Total Day Supply
2,175
Generic Drug Cost
$856

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31

Surgery Physician Overview

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

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT WATSON, MD's 50 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT WATSON, MD's specialty?
SCOTT WATSON, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does SCOTT WATSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT WATSON, MD wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $941 in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT WATSON, MD located?
SCOTT WATSON, MD is located at 2333 KNOB CREEK RD STE 16, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604. Phone: (423) 975-0764.
What is SCOTT WATSON, MD's NPI number?
SCOTT WATSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497732929, issued on 12/27/2005.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SCOTT WATSON, MD accept Medicare?
SCOTT WATSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT WATSON, MD's credentials?
SCOTT WATSON, MD's NPI is 1497732929 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.
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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