Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James R. Watson work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James R. Watson at 1 hospital: Duke University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James R. Watson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Durham, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James R. Watson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does James R. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. 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 R. Watson?
- (919) 684-8111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James R. Watson's NPI number?
- 1609226901. 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 R. Watson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Watson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340030
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Watson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 684‑8111
- 3643 N Roxboro RdDurham, NC 27704 (919) 470‑8490
- 3643 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704 (919) 470‑5356
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Watson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Duke University Health System, Inc1,102 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Durham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609226901 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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