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Rheumatology

Gene L. Watterson, MD

Sees patients in Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Gene L. Watterson, MD (Rheumatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Birmingham, AL. NPI 1225001449. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gene L. Watterson, 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

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of South Alabama College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Alabama Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine Associates P CGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Gene L. Watterson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Birmingham, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gene L. Watterson's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
Does Gene L. Watterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gene L. Watterson 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 Gene L. Watterson?
(205) 838-3900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gene L. Watterson's NPI number?
1225001449. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gene L. Watterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gene L. Watterson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Alabama Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine Associates P C46 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Birmingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225001449
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Sources

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