Quick answers
- Does Lawrence J. Watts accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence J. Watts accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lawrence J. Watts see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 240 Original Medicare patients and 8,943 services for Lawrence J. Watts. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence J. Watts's NPI number?
- 1760427835. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lawrence J. Watts, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,943 |
| Different services or procedures | 172 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,400 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)792 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)640 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)594 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)537 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes59%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where Lawrence J. Watts works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence J. Watts at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- High Point Regional Health SystemHigh Point, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340004
- Sampson Regional Medical CenterClinton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340024
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence J. Watts is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 403 Fairview StClinton, NC 28328 (910) 592‑6011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence J. Watts as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Clinton Medical Clinic, Inc.12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Clinton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clinton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Clinton Medical Clinic, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760427835 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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