Laura J Watson, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Laura J Watson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Easley, SC with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(864) 855-1331Easley, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across SC can see Laura J Watson, FNP in person in Easley or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2020 — over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 59% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 484 Nurse Practitioner providers in SCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Easley6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 569dNPPES updated 2024-10-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1648 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-8877

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

64.71/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.9 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.5%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina

0.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

177

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

109

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,182

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $143k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+19%)68%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
46%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+18%)40%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · Oct 30, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 639856, Cincinnati, OH 45263-9856

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Laura J Watson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura J Watson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Easley 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 Laura J Watson

Dr. Watson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Easley, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 855-1331.

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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