Quick answers
- Does Ronald G. Watson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald G. Watson Jr. 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 Ronald G. Watson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 225 Original Medicare patients and 268 services for Ronald G. Watson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ronald G. Watson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1780062604. 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 Ronald G. Watson Jr., 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 | 225 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 268 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)99 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)72 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)37 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Anxiety43%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
Hospitals where Ronald G. Watson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald G. Watson Jr. 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.
- AdventHealth OcalaOcala, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100062
- Doctors Memorial HospitalBonifay, FL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 101307
Practice locations
Addresses where Ronald G. Watson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 SE 1st AveOcala, FL 34471 (352) 351‑7200
- 20274 Central Ave WBlountstown, FL 32424 (850) 272‑9717
- 2600 Hospital DrBonifay, FL 32425 (850) 547‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ronald G. Watson Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sheridan Healthcorp Inc949 clinicians in the group
- Holmes County Hospital Corp23 clinicians in the group
- Panhandle Rural Health and Primary Care Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Florida →
Other nurse anesthetists in Ocala
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sheridan Healthcorp Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780062604 |
| 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