Mio Watanabe, PA-C
Mio Watanabe is a Physician Assistant based in Grand Forks, ND with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mio Watanabe, PA-C has been part of the Grand Forks medical community since 2017 in group practice. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Grand Forks area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 122dNPPES updated 2026-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3674 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-5766
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.2%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in North DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
57
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
60
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
793
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $43k
Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-30%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$144 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Mio Watanabe's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 5210, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5210
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Mio Watanabe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mio Watanabe for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Grand Forks 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 Mio Watanabe
NPI records show Dr. Watanabe as active with telehealth listed in Grand Forks, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 205-3000.
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 Mio Watanabe
Practice Location
3674 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-5766
Mailing Address
Po Box 5210, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5210
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