Dr George R Watson, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Chattanooga, TN

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Dr George R Watson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Mountain Empire Radiology Inc Pc and his current practice location is 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 495-4430.

Dr George R Watson is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000039150) 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 1356322887.

Contact Information

Dr George R Watson, MD
2525 Desales Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1161
(423) 495-4430
(423) 495-6179

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George R Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience38 Years
Location2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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 George R Watson attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356322887
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941105506
  • Enrollment ID: I20041201000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George R Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356322887NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085N0904XRadiology - Nuclear Radiology MD0000039150 (Tennessee)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD0000039150 (Tennessee)Primary
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology MD0000039150 (Tennessee)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Johnson City Medical CenterJohnson city, TNHospital
Franklin Woods Community HospitalJohnson city, TNHospital
Unicoi County HospitalErwin, TNHospital
Indian Path Community HospitalKingsport, TNHospital
Sycamore Shoals HospitalElizabethton, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mountain Empire Radiology Inc Pc468865539225

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 George R Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMountain Empire Radiology Inc Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093762759
PECOS PAC ID: 4688655392
Enrollment ID: O20040527001323

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 George R 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 George R Watson, MD
601 Dodds Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-3911

Ph: (423) 629-9783		Dr George R Watson, MD
2525 Desales Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37404-1161

Ph: (423) 495-4430

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