Active NPI 1699096313 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Estella Vashti Watson , MD

Internal Medicine • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Estella Watson, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE.

Dr. Watson is affiliated with Methodist Inpatient Physicians Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3960 New Covington Pike

Memphis, TN 381282504

Telephone 9015165741

Fax 9015165986

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 E Michael Agapos, Md, Pc Facility NPI 1245275163

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Memphis, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -7.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.1 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

339 Specialists

Practicing in Memphis, TN (2716 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watson (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Memphis Specialty Average (23.1 Years) 23.1 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	336	122	$299.73	$107.96
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	99	96	$300.30	$102.50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	99	33	$209.58	$71.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	84	83	$536.38	$158.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	442	175	$290.00	$110.81
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	112	111	$294.00	$105.76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	92	92	$561.00	$162.05
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	86	46	$201.00	$73.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	560	235	$359.10	$95.90
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	293	125	$233.38	$66.67
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	153	150	$363.84	$98.46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	122	117	$691.82	$185.61
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	22	22	$243.55	$62.24
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$609.20	$168.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$476.00	$126.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	674	265	$338.85	$97.71
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	245	119	$235.97	$67.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	220	206	$661.68	$189.29
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	206	192	$350.00	$100.28
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	28	28	$604.00	$172.09
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	23	23	$235.78	$68.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	15	$450.63	$128.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	783	290	$322.53	$100.41
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	286	164	$224.31	$69.73
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	275	246	$629.56	$194.31
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	274	245	$332.74	$102.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	61	61	$426.00	$132.21
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	27	27	$224.00	$69.42
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	24	24	$575.00	$177.93
99236 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes	14	13	$677.43	$209.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	614	279	$307.68	$98.62
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	267	240	$317.02	$101.13
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	266	153	$213.21	$68.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	244	223	$600.72	$192.01
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	77	74	$406.26	$128.81
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	61	61	$213.54	$69.14
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	59	58	$549.37	$176.34
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	12	12	$25.08	$8.13
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$215.00	$69.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	569	253	$292.71	$99.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	248	235	$571.52	$192.67
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	234	215	$301.77	$102.31
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	208	132	$203.82	$68.15
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	80	76	$522.00	$177.03
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	73	68	$203.00	$69.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	54	$388.04	$129.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	358	169	$279.02	$95.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	179	121	$193.22	$66.37
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	159	154	$544.70	$185.84
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	139	136	$287.91	$98.50
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	80	20	$4.00	$0.12
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	57	57	$369.32	$125.31
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	51	51	$193.78	$66.61
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	49	47	$497.51	$170.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	26	$96.00	$40.43
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	21	21	$55.00	$23.45
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	20	20	$29.00	$5.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$135.00	$68.54
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	15	15	$280.87	$92.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$207.00	$95.29
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$159.00	$69.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-24

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TN 51675

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License TN 51675

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License TN 51675

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Methodist Inpatient Physicians Llc

3960 New Covington Pike, Memphis, TN 381282504

Phone: 9015165741

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

35 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2024

Registered at 3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE, MEMPHIS, TN 381282504 (Tel: 9015165741)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2024

Registered at 1211 UNION AVE STE 330, MEMPHIS, TN 381046655

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2024

Pediatrics (License #51675 in TN)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2014

Registered at 670 N GERMANTOWN PKWY, SUITE 18, CORDOVA, TN 380186286 (Tel: 9017537686)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2014

Registered at 9562 MISTY KNOLL DR, CORDOVA, TN 380166702 (Tel: 9013808159)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2014

Recorded as ESTELLA WATSON, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #51675 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 16, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699096313

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 16, 2010

Last Update: April 24, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1211 Union Ave Ste 330

Memphis, TN 381046655

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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