Patrick Watson, DO
Patrick Watson, DO has been part of the Vista medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 21+ years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1666dNPPES updated 2021-10-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1000 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084-5218
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better24.87%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+19.8 pts)
24.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
16
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
270
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,737
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $80k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$16 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 Patrick Watson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 12, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Patrick Watson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patrick Watson for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Vista 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 Patrick Watson
NPI records show Dr. Watson as active with telehealth listed in Vista, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 631-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Patrick Watson
Practice Location
1000 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084-5218
Mailing Address
1000 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084-5218
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