Daniel Joseph Watford, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Daniel Joseph Watford is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(206) 520-5000Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Daniel Joseph Watford, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Seattle, WA. He has been in practice for 12+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 109 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Seattle12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1439dNPPES updated 2022-06-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-2200

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington.

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Washington

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

160

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

47

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

421

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $36k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+32%)66%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+12%)34%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 13, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Daniel Joseph Watford

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel Joseph Watford for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Daniel Joseph Watford

NPI records show Dr. Watford as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 520-5000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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