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General Surgery

Benjamin Watson, MD

Works at hospitals in Brookhaven, MS · Gulfport, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Benjamin Watson, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Brookhaven, MS and Gulfport, MS. NPI 1679078356. 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 Benjamin 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
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Memorial Hospital at GulfportGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Benjamin Watson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Benjamin Watson at 2 hospitals: King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Benjamin Watson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Gulfport, MS and Brookhaven, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Benjamin Watson's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Colorectal Surgery (Proctology).
Does Benjamin Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin 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 Benjamin Watson?
(228) 515-1200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Benjamin Watson's NPI number?
1679078356. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Benjamin Watson works

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

Group practices

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

  • Memorial Hospital at Gulfport474 clinicians in the group
  • Kings Daughters Medical Center77 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Gulfport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gulfport, MS — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679078356
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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