Active NPI 1245429471 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Paul Watson , MD

General Practice • Monroe, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Watson, MD is a certified General Practice practicing in Monroe, LA. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1974, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8649 HIGHWAY 165 N STE 3.

Dr. Watson accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8649 Highway 165 N Ste 3

Monroe, LA 712038965

Telephone 3183881662

Fax 3183881666

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 M. Paul Watson, M.d. A Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1487822946

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for General Practice in Monroe, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +14.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 38.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Monroe, LA (173 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

18.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watson (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Monroe Specialty Average (38.0 Years) 38.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	63	$115.51	$108.94
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	36	13	$17.50	$6.96
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	17	$25.00	$13.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	273	69	$141.78	$112.03
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	42	14	$17.50	$6.64
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	17	$25.14	$13.11
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	22	22	$50.00	$28.79
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	22	22	$97.73	$71.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	11	$141.07	$132.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	299	70	$112.12	$110.12
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	42	14	$17.50	$6.66
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	17	$34.25	$13.49
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	27	$25.00	$24.50
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	27	27	$75.00	$68.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	306	77	$103.74	$100.07
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	58	18	$17.50	$7.03
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	34	34	$25.00	$15.82
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	33	21	$25.00	$13.39
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	31	31	$74.84	$65.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	257	75	$91.36	$90.33
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	46	46	$25.00	$15.83
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	45	45	$75.00	$59.53
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	42	18	$17.50	$7.13
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	22	$25.00	$13.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	257	71	$92.59	$87.18
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	56	56	$25.00	$15.51
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	56	16	$17.50	$6.78
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	54	54	$74.72	$58.34
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	32	17	$25.00	$14.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	244	66	$99.18	$90.57
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	88	20	$17.50	$7.10
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	53	23	$25.00	$18.00
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	51	12	$140.00	$98.47
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	49	49	$25.31	$18.93
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	47	47	$90.85	$52.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	259	70	$98.63	$89.89
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	84	22	$17.50	$6.89
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	56	26	$25.09	$21.90
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	55	55	$25.00	$23.25
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	53	53	$59.83	$47.92
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	13	$125.00	$121.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-11

General Practice Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License LA MD.012676

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2026

Registered at 8649 HIGHWAY 165 N STE 3, MONROE, LA 712038965 (Tel: 3183881662)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2026

Registered at 8649 HIGHWAY 165 N STE 3, MONROE, LA 712038965 (Tel: 3183881662)

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NPI Profile Active October 24, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2007

Registered at 1603 TERRAL ISLAND RD, FARMERVILLE, LA 712414012 (Tel: 3183684393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2007

Registered at 1603 TERRAL ISLAND RD, FARMERVILLE, LA 712414012 (Tel: 3183684393)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 24, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL WATSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2007

General Practice (License #MD.012676 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 24, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245429471

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 24, 2007

Last Update: June 11, 2026

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8649 Highway 165 N Ste 3

Monroe, LA 712038965

Phone: 3183881662

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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