Dr Michael Paul Watson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Farmerville, LA

Dr Michael Paul Watson, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Farmerville, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 1603 Terral Island Rd, Farmerville, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 368-4393.

Dr Michael Paul Watson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.012676) 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 1245429471.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Paul Watson, MD
1603 Terral Island Rd,
Farmerville, LA 71241-4012
(318) 368-4393
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Paul Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience50 Years
Location1603 Terral Island Rd, Farmerville, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Michael Paul Watson attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245429471
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941384697
  • Enrollment ID: I20080220000165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Paul Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245429471NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice MD.012676 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Francis Medical CenterMonroe, LAHospital
Monroe Surgical HospitalMonroe, LAHospital
Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest monroe, LAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael Paul Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameM. Paul Watson, M.d. A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487822946
PECOS PAC ID: 6002990751
Enrollment ID: O20080220000186

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Paul Watson, MD
1603 Terral Island Rd,
Farmerville, LA 71241-4012

Ph: (318) 368-4393
Dr Michael Paul Watson, MD
1603 Terral Island Rd,
Farmerville, LA 71241-4012

Ph: (318) 368-4393

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