Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jerome Watson, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Statesville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Watson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Watson
Dr. Jerome Watson is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Statesville, NC, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Watson performed 3,045 Medicare services across 967 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Watson received a total of $15,327 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 989 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Watson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in NC
$15,327 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,045
Medicare services
Top 26% in NC for physical medicine & rehabilitation
967
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~145 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
935 | $85 | $294 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
578 | $65 | $173 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
492 | $60 | $230 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
469 | $195 | $315 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
206 | $0 | $14 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
165 | $1 | $9 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $106 | $336 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
33 | $50 | $152 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
32 | $11 | $58 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
31 | $35 | $115 |
| Definitive drug test using GC/MS or LC/MS A definitive drug test that identifies specific drugs and distinguishes between structural isomers using advanced methods like GC/MS or LC/MS. |
27 | $81 | $207 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
15 | $24 | $135 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
14 | $75 | $229 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $76 | $222 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,327
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,190/year across 7 years
Top 3% in NC for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
989
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,311 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,461
2023
$2,717
2022
$2,518
2021
$2,295
2020
$1,656
2019
$1,754
2018
$1,924
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$356
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$318
Amgen Inc.
$288
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$287
Radius Health, Inc.
$208
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
UCB, Inc.
$151
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$114
PFIZER INC.
$82
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$77
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$51
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$46
Sandoz Inc.
$44
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$42
GENZYME CORPORATION
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$40
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$39
Organon Llc
$23
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Optos, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 39.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,804
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,436
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,395
AbbVie Inc.
$1,062
UCB, Inc.
$916
Radius Health, Inc.
$582
PFIZER INC.
$489
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$487
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$457
AbbVie, Inc.
$447
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$426
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$410
ABBVIE INC.
$328
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$313
Lilly USA, LLC
$239
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$207
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$197
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$175
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$172
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$159
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$154
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$132
Celgene Corporation
$125
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$120
Horizon Pharma plc
$120
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$109
GENZYME CORPORATION
$101
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$93
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$92
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$83
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$77
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Sandoz Inc.
$66
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$60
Organon LLC
$59
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$56
Abbott Laboratories
$53
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$51
Eisai Inc.
$51
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$49
US WorldMeds, LLC
$48
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$42
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$29
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$28
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Sobi, Inc
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$23
ACACIA PHARMA INC
$23
Organon Llc
$23
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$22
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$18
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Zyla Life Sciences
$16
Alkermes, Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Optos, Inc.
$13
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$13
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$12
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Bioventus LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in NC.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
9.3 mi
9.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Watson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of NC peers, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Watson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Watson performed 935 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Watson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Watson received a total of $15,327 from 72 companies across 989 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Watson's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Statesville?
Dr. Watson's average Medicare payment per service is $82. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Watson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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