Active NPI 1699883454 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek Scott Watson , MD

Surgery • Simpsonville, SC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Watson, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Simpsonville, SC. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 727 SE MAIN ST.

Dr. Watson is affiliated with Prisma Health University Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

727 Se Main St
Suite 130

Simpsonville, SC 296813247

Telephone 8644546560

Fax 8644546565

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Prisma Health-Midlands Facility NPI 1326043548

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Simpsonville, SC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.7 Yrs

State Avg: 28.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Simpsonville, SC (681 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watson (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Simpsonville Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$208.00	$104.04
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	74	47	$93.00	$44.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	60	$105.00	$52.57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	70	70	$407.00	$162.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	34	$168.00	$84.89
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	38	38	$959.00	$234.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$277.00	$122.62
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	16	$531.00	$76.45
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$684.00	$170.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	114	67	$83.88	$47.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	83	82	$407.00	$164.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	50	$88.08	$52.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$206.05	$104.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	36	$147.60	$84.65
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	34	34	$959.00	$231.64
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	23	23	$684.00	$171.53
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$531.00	$101.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$277.00	$123.70
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$146.00	$67.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	107	58	$83.00	$36.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	94	63	$86.00	$53.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	73	73	$407.00	$186.16
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	47	47	$146.00	$67.74
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	41	41	$959.00	$237.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	29	$144.00	$84.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$206.00	$102.03
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	18	18	$684.00	$174.59
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	14	$531.00	$95.98
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	11	11	$552.00	$170.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	115	62	$83.00	$36.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	88	87	$407.00	$188.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	79	62	$86.00	$52.86
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	41	41	$146.00	$67.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	38	$144.00	$87.17
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	31	31	$959.00	$244.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$206.00	$107.04
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	26	26	$684.00	$174.77
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$531.00	$86.50
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$684.00	$178.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$151.00	$68.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	119	78	$83.00	$37.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	59	$86.00	$42.86
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	67	$407.00	$193.43
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	50	50	$146.00	$72.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	35	$143.33	$71.19
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	36	36	$959.00	$239.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$206.00	$102.35
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	19	19	$684.00	$180.69
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	14	14	$552.00	$168.43
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	13	$531.00	$104.05
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	14	14	$362.00	$167.67
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	13	12	$151.00	$70.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$209.00	$103.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	139	75	$83.00	$37.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	97	79	$84.47	$42.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	61	61	$407.00	$192.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	49	$140.46	$70.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	49	49	$201.06	$97.21
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	46	46	$143.78	$72.30
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	36	36	$959.00	$250.35
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	26	$531.00	$82.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$206.00	$102.48
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$684.00	$174.96
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	13	13	$151.00	$67.36
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	12	12	$552.00	$167.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	205	134	$83.00	$37.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	99	77	$83.19	$40.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	64	64	$143.00	$69.21
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	61	61	$407.00	$191.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	54	$140.00	$68.19
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	50	48	$200.00	$96.18
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	33	33	$684.00	$176.30
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	28	28	$959.00	$248.14
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$531.00	$79.00
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	19	19	$147.42	$69.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$206.00	$97.62
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2528.00	$616.06
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	15	14	$214.00	$94.89
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	14	14	$684.00	$179.20
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	13	13	$226.00	$58.94
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$805.00	$154.62
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$151.00	$69.73
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	11	$362.00	$178.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$206.18	$101.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	213	134	$83.00	$37.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	107	77	$83.00	$39.97
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	65	65	$142.32	$68.58
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	62	62	$200.00	$96.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	48	$139.20	$68.86
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	53	53	$407.00	$191.68
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	36	36	$1004.50	$249.12
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	28	28	$731.50	$179.55
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$151.00	$58.81
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$546.41	$85.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$206.00	$101.36
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	17	17	$723.12	$179.99
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	14	14	$218.00	$94.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$206.00	$101.38
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	12	$362.00	$178.09
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	12	12	$168.67	$56.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-11

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC 19376

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License SC 19376

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

T33951 (SC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

576007863173 (SC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P00392345 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Prisma Health University Medical Group

210 Freeman Farm Rd, Duncan, SC 293349398

Phone: 8649685123

Prisma Health University Medical Group

727 Semain St, Simpsonville, SC 296813266

Phone: 8644546560

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Ihab Shenouda , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2022

Surgery (License #19376 in SC)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2021

Registered at 300 E MCBEE AVE FL 4, GREENVILLE, SC 296012842 (Tel: 8645228603)

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NPI Profile Active January 26, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 26, 2018

Registered at 727 SE MAIN ST, SUITE 130, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 296813247 (Tel: 8644546560)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 26, 2018

Registered at 1 INDEPENDENCE PT, SUITE 212, GREENVILLE, SC 296154545 (Tel: 8647976303)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 26, 2018

Recorded as DEREK WATSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 26, 2018

Surgery (License #19376 in SC)

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NPI Profile Active June 25, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2012

Registered at 727 SE MAIN ST, SUITE 130, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 296813247 (Tel: 8644546560)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2012

Registered at 1 INDEPENDENCE PT, SUITE 212, GREENVILLE, SC 296154545 (Tel: 8647976044)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2012

Recorded as DEREK WATSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2012

Surgery (License #19376 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699883454

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 29, 2006

Last Update: April 11, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4

Greenville, SC 296012842

Phone: 8645228603

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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