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General Surgery

Ryan S. Watson, MD

Works at hospitals in Deer River, MN · Aurora, MN · Virginia, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Ryan S. Watson, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Deer River, MN, Aurora, MN and Virginia, MN. NPI 1053757583. 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 Ryan S. 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
YesOffers telehealth
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
The Duluth Clinic LtdGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ryan S. Watson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ryan S. Watson at 3 hospitals: Essentia Health Deer River, Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center and Essentia Health Virginia. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ryan S. Watson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Deer River, MN, Grand Rapids, MN and International Falls, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ryan S. Watson's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Ryan S. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ryan S. 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.
Does Ryan S. Watson offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Ryan S. Watson offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Ryan S. Watson?
(218) 246-8275, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ryan S. Watson's NPI number?
1053757583. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ryan S. Watson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ryan S. 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 Ryan S. Watson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ryan S. Watson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Duluth Clinic Ltd1,144 clinicians in the group
  • Essentia Health Virginia LLC63 clinicians in the group
  • Deer River Healthcare Center Inc13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053757583
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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