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Anesthesiology

Walter W. Watson, MD

Works at hospitals in Sherman Oaks, CA · California

Summary

Walter W. Watson, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Sherman Oaks, CA. NPI 1225066855. 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 Walter W. 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

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Tip Top Anesthesia Group IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Walter W. Watson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter W. Watson at 1 hospital: Sherman Oaks Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Walter W. Watson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Bakersfield, CA, Torrance, CA and Beverly Hills, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Walter W. Watson's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Walter W. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter W. 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 Walter W. Watson?
(310) 779-3025, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Walter W. Watson's NPI number?
1225066855. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Walter W. Watson works

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

Group practices

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

  • Tip Top Anesthesia Group Inc46 clinicians in the group
  • Perioperative Anesthesia Consultants8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Bakersfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225066855
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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