Active NPI 1740200146 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul A Watson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Omaha, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Watson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Omaha, NE. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2725 S 144TH ST STE 212.

Dr. Watson maintains professional affiliations with Alegent Creighton Clinic, Orthowest, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2725 S 144th St Ste 212

Omaha, NE 681445253

Telephone 4026093000

Fax 4026093808

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthowest Llc Facility NPI 1073323606

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Omaha, NE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +6.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

89 Specialists

Practicing in Omaha, NE (183 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watson (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Omaha Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	3,040	29	$0.40	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	79	$360.00	$116.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	87	46	$235.29	$65.01
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	61	39	$109.67	$35.57
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	55	45	$89.60	$29.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	28	$254.00	$83.41
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	37	36	$505.00	$165.79
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	25	16	$28.00	$9.07
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	22	13	$131.00	$42.84
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	13	$89.90	$29.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$490.00	$158.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$3612.81	$1132.86

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	107	81	$363.00	$116.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	79	50	$227.85	$64.66
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	72	45	$28.00	$11.62
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	66	49	$114.21	$37.02
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	59	53	$92.00	$30.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	42	$511.00	$165.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	33	$256.00	$83.45
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$3692.40	$1118.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$557.00	$160.75

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	127	98	$232.00	$119.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	93	54	$159.87	$66.19
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	82	55	$78.00	$37.35
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	66	57	$64.68	$29.23
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	62	40	$28.00	$11.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	47	$158.00	$84.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	48	42	$311.00	$166.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	22	22	$2971.18	$1151.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	18	$90.00	$43.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$349.00	$155.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$229.00	$103.47
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	12	$80.00	$37.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$2970.14	$1157.02

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	118	88	$232.00	$122.00
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	93	66	$78.00	$35.55
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	92	52	$164.35	$67.07
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	78	65	$65.00	$26.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	63	$158.00	$85.78
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	73	47	$28.00	$10.64
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	36	31	$311.00	$170.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$229.00	$104.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	17	$63.00	$30.19
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	16	15	$80.00	$36.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$349.00	$157.24
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$3045.00	$1176.31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$2950.27	$1175.50

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	188	116	$232.00	$101.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	85	50	$158.61	$64.20
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	72	57	$65.00	$27.37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	68	43	$28.00	$11.59
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	63	44	$78.00	$34.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	30	$158.00	$70.51
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	22	$2930.81	$1263.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$229.00	$101.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	18	$63.00	$29.41
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	13	13	$80.00	$33.49

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	271	174	$219.84	$100.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	81	57	$171.89	$66.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	81	63	$72.57	$32.30
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	77	53	$22.09	$12.22
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	67	59	$59.73	$26.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$216.30	$100.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	25	$292.54	$136.17
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	18	$3084.79	$1269.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$146.67	$69.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$3121.45	$1263.07
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	12	$78.33	$33.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$417.55	$190.38

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	131	95	$216.00	$95.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	79	$146.00	$66.17
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	79	57	$70.00	$30.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	78	56	$154.09	$59.98
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	76	63	$57.85	$25.74
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	66	45	$21.00	$12.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$215.00	$95.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	16	$3017.68	$1173.76
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$2820.23	$1207.18
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$78.00	$32.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	132	44	$11.00	$5.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	75	$146.00	$66.47
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	109	72	$58.00	$26.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	76	$216.00	$97.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	92	53	$160.39	$64.14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	71	45	$70.00	$32.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$215.00	$99.75
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$2774.00	$1241.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$57.00	$26.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-12

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NE 23221

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alegent Creighton Clinic

16909 Lakeside Hills Ct, Omaha, NE 681304661

Phone: 4027585400

Orthowest, Llc

2725 S 144th St, Omaha, NE 681445253

Phone: 4026093000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Matthew Miller , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1023102159

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jace Heiden , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1023547858

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andrew Stanislav , DPM

Podiatrist

NPI 1053329094

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Douglas Larsen , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053386631

Physician Assistant

Mary Porterfield , OTR, CHT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1053668491

Occupational Therapist Registered, Certified Hand Therapist

Kaitlin Mattice , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1093261547

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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 November 12, 2025

Registered at 2725 S 144TH ST STE 212, OMAHA, NE 681445253 (Tel: 4026093000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 12, 2025

Registered at 2725 S 144TH ST STE 212, OMAHA, NE 681445253 (Tel: 4026093000)

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NPI Profile Active November 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2012

Registered at 16909 LAKESIDE HILLS CT, SUITE 208, OMAHA, NE 681304664 (Tel: 4027585690)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2012

Registered at 16909 LAKESIDE HILLS CT, SUITE 208, OMAHA, NE 681304664 (Tel: 4027585690)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 21, 2012

Recorded as PAUL WATSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 21, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #23221 in NE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740200146

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 20, 2006

Last Update: November 12, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2725 S 144th St Ste 212

Omaha, NE 681445253

Phone: 4026093000

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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