Denna R. Watson, PA

Medical Physician Assistant

(812) 949-5767New Albany, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 35 years in medical, Denna R. Watson, PA is a long-established medical physician assistant in New Albany. Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine (class of 1991), she has been practicing for over 35 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Indiana
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 24 Physician Assistant providers in INSee all Physician Assistant in New Albany35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1973dNPPES updated 2020-12-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1919 State St Ste 364, New Albany, IN 47150-6801

Fax: (812) 948-4339
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in Indiana on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

95.51/100

Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)

Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.4%

Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)

Better than 79% of reporting doctors in Indiana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

70

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

269

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,300

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $646k

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+31%)63%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Bipolar Disorder
39%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$32 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Denna R. Watson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 9, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Education & Training

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2700 Stanley Gault Pkwy Ste 129, Louisville, KY 40223-5176

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Denna R. Watson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Denna R. Watson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to New Albany 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 Denna R. Watson

NPI records show Dr. Watson as active with telehealth listed in New Albany, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (812) 949-5767.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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