Dr Alex Benton Watson, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Lewiston, ID

Dr Alex Benton Watson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Lewiston, Idaho. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Catalyst Medical Group Pllc, Catalyst Medical Group Pllc and his current practice location is 2315 8th St, Lewiston, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 746-1383.

Dr Alex Benton Watson is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-11086) 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 1780659920.

Contact Information

Dr Alex Benton Watson, MD
2315 8th St,
Lewiston, ID 83501-7301
(208) 746-1383
(208) 746-6348

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alex Benton Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location2315 8th St, Lewiston, Idaho
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:
  • Dr Alex Benton Watson attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780659920
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274445416
  • Enrollment ID: I20100907000956

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alex Benton Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780659920NPI-NPPES
P00884051OtherILRR MEDICARE
78464OtherIDBC/ID
1780659920MedicaidID
1780659920OtherIDREGENCE BLUE SHIELD
2009820MedicaidWA
0267798OtherWALABOR & INDUSTRIES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 2003025568 (Missouri)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD60171764 (Washington)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology M-11086 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Regional Medical CenterLewiston, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catalyst Medical Group Pllc236572210537
Catalyst Medical Group Pllc236572210537

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. Dr Alex Benton Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatalyst Medical Group Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912458787
PECOS PAC ID: 2365722105
Enrollment ID: O20161213001188

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. Dr Alex Benton 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
Dr Alex Benton Watson, MD
2315 8th St,
Lewiston, ID 83501-7301

Ph: (208) 746-1383
Dr Alex Benton Watson, MD
2315 8th St,
Lewiston, ID 83501-7301

Ph: (208) 746-1383

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