Derek Scott Watson, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Simpsonville, SC

Derek Scott Watson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Simpsonville, South Carolina. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Prisma Health University Medical Group and his current practice location is 727 Se Main St, Suite 130, Simpsonville, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 454-6560.

Derek Scott Watson is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 19376) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699883454.

Contact Information

Derek Scott Watson, MD
727 Se Main St, Suite 130,
Simpsonville, SC 29681-3247
(864) 454-6560
(864) 454-6565



Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek Scott Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location727 Se Main St, Simpsonville, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Derek Scott Watson attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699883454
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385644814
  • Enrollment ID: I20070108000353

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Scott Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699883454NPI-NPPES
576007863173OtherSCBCBS
P00392345OtherSCRR MEDICARE
T33951MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 19376 (South Carolina)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 19376 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prisma Health Hillcrest HospitalSimpsonville, SCHospital
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial HospitalGreenville, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prisma Health University Medical Group83259509832201

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Entity NamePrisma Health University Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295763217
PECOS PAC ID: 8325950983
Enrollment ID: O20031103000238

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Entity NameGreenville Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568532513
PECOS PAC ID: 8123938131
Enrollment ID: O20031212000723

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Derek Scott Watson, MD
300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4,
Greenville, SC 29601-2842

Ph: (864) 522-8603
Derek Scott Watson, MD
727 Se Main St, Suite 130,
Simpsonville, SC 29681-3247

Ph: (864) 454-6560

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Surgery Doctors in Simpsonville, SC

Brian Wayne Dach, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 727 Se Main St Ste 130, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: 864-454-6560    Fax: 864-454-6565
Ihab Mouris Botros Shenouda, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 727 Se Main St, Suite 130, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: 864-454-6560    
Dr. Khalea Ashlin Hayward, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone: 864-522-1550    Fax: 864-522-1555

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