Dr. John W Watson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John W Watson, MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Carbondale, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Bowman Gray School Of Medicine Of Wake Forest University in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Harrisburg Medical Center, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, St Joseph Memorial Hospital, Union County Hospital. Dr. John W Watson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp. Dr. John W Watson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 536-2565 to request Dr. John W Watson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 305 W Jackson St
Suite 105
Carbondale, IL 62901-1474

Phone 1: (618) 536-2565

Fax: (618) 536-2835


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John W Watson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608820675
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Thoracic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. John W Watson attended and graduated from Bowman Gray School Of Medicine Of Wake Forest University in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871596726
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 18, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. John W Watson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John W Watson has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp


Practice Locations

305 W Jackson St
Suite 105
Carbondale, IL 62901-1474

Phone: (618) 536-2565
Fax: (618) 536-2835
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2601 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031
Phone: (618) 549-5361
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 18, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. John W Watson [NPI: 1871596726]Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery