Quick answers
- Does Christine R. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine R. Watson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christine R. Watson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 591 Original Medicare patients and 2,080 services for Christine R. Watson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine R. Watson's NPI number?
- 1013943760. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christine R. Watson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 591 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,080 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)652 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)438 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)232 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)184 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)135 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine R. Watson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1007 S 42nd St, Suite 5Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 316‑7041
- 202 E 3rd StCentralia, IL 62801 (618) 532‑6311
- 220 N Park AveHerrin, IL 62948 (618) 942‑3344
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine R. Watson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Illinois Dermatology, PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Mount Vernon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Illinois Dermatology, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013943760 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians