Dr. Benjamin Watson
Orthopedic Surgery in Columbus, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Benjamin Watson, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Columbus, Georgia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Flowers Hospital, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Northside Medical Center, South Georgia Medical Center, Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Benjamin Watson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hughston Clinic Pc. Dr. Benjamin Watson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (706) 324-6661 to request Dr. Benjamin Watson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Benjamin Watson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3870806623 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 14 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Benjamin Watson graduated from medical school in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1497074876
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 24, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 26, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin Watson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Benjamin Watson has been primarily specialized in Foot and Ankle Surgery for over 14 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery
click for detail Foot and Ankle Surgery Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
| 76102 | Georgia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery 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.
| 34.011328 | Ohio |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery
click for detail Foot and Ankle Surgery Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
| DO.1629 | Alabama |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Dothan, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Phenix City, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
| Columbus, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Valdosta, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Dothan, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Hughston Clinic Pc | 78 |
Practice Locations
6262 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31909-3540
Phone: (706) 324-6661
Phone 2: (706) 494-3434
Fax: (706) 494-3201
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, August 26, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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