James R Watson, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Meridian, MS

James R Watson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Meridian, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Medical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 1800 12th St, Ste 1b, Meridian, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 703-9231.

James R Watson is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 14577) 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 1467435263.

Contact Information

James R Watson, MD
1800 12th St, Ste 1b,
Meridian, MS 39301-4158
(601) 703-9231
(601) 703-6794



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames R Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location1800 12th St, Meridian, Mississippi
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:
  • James R Watson attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467435263
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/09/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153314638
  • Enrollment ID: I20040412000797

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James R Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467435263NPI-NPPES
00123750MedicaidMS
009937715MedicaidAL
730-12368OtherBLUE CROSS OF AL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 14577 (Mississippi)Primary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 14577 (Mississippi)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sta Home Health And HospiceCarthage, MSHome health agency
Kindred At HomeMeridian, MSHome health agency
Rush Foundation HospitalMeridian, MSHospital
H C Watkins Memorial Hospital IncQuitman, MSHospital
Anderson Regional Medical CtrMeridian, MSHospital
Laird Hospital IncUnion, MSHospital
Choctaw General HospitalButler, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Foundation Inc9234043712125

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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. James R Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609820539
PECOS PAC ID: 9234043712
Enrollment ID: O20031118000855

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James R Watson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James R Watson, MD
Po Box 127,
Meridian, MS 39302-0127

Ph: (601) 703-4282
James R Watson, MD
1800 12th St, Ste 1b,
Meridian, MS 39301-4158

Ph: (601) 703-9231

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Meridian, MS

Dr. Lane Rush, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 12th St, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-484-6700    
Dr. James R Green Sr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2024 15th St, Ste 4n, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-693-6663    Fax: 601-693-6665
Dr. David A. Pomierski, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 12th St, Suite 1a, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-703-9231    Fax: 601-703-6794
Dr. Irvin L. Martin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 12th St, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-703-9231    Fax: 601-703-4352
Dr. Edward Lee Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1800 12th St, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-484-6700    
Dr. Harry Durgin, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2024 15th St, Ste 4n, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-693-6663    Fax: 601-693-6665

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