Dr. Joseph C Watson
Neurosurgery in Duluth, Minnesota
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph C Watson, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Inova Fairfax Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Dr. Joseph C Watson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Duluth Clinic, Ltd. Dr. Joseph C Watson may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Joseph C Watson at 400 E 3rd St to request Dr. Joseph C Watson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph C Watson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8022015460 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joseph C Watson attended and graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1598701732
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 11, 2014
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. Joseph C Watson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph C Watson has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| 0101239497 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Falls Church, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Duluth, Minnesota | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Alexandria, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Alexandria, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| The Duluth Clinic, Ltd | 678 |
Practice Locations
400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
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
Thursday, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, April 11, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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