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General Surgery

James C. Watson, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

James C. Watson, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in New Orleans, LA. NPI 1013930734. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James C. Watson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty GGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James C. Watson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Watson at 1 hospital: University Medical Center New Orleans. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James C. Watson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James C. Watson's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does James C. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Watson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James C. Watson?
(504) 702-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James C. Watson's NPI number?
1013930734. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James C. Watson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Watson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James C. Watson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James C. Watson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1013930734
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians