James B. Watson, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
James B. Watson is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Fall River, MA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James B. Watson, M.D. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Fall River, MA. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1030 President Ave Suite 110, Fall River, MA 02720-5923
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.3%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,055
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
497
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,024
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.20M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
70 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 James B. Watson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board certified · Apr 26, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
200 Mill Rd Suite 180, Fairhaven, MA 02719-5252
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James B. Watson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James B. Watson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fall River 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 James B. Watson
NPI records show Dr. Watson as active with telehealth listed in Fall River, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 235-6349.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James B. Watson
Practice Location
1030 President Ave Suite 110, Fall River, MA 02720-5923
Mailing Address
200 Mill Rd Suite 180, Fairhaven, MA 02719-5252
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