Richard O Watson, MD
Richard O Watson is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Chicago Heights, IL with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard O Watson, MD has practiced emergency medicine for 28+ years, working in independent practice. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
30 E 15th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
148
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
76
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $956
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 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 Richard O Watson's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.34 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Howard University College of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Taxonomy: 207P00000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 786, Flossmoor, IL 60422-0786
Differs from practice location
Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Richard O Watson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard O Watson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago Heights 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 Richard O Watson
NPI records show Dr. Watson as active with telehealth listed in Chicago Heights, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 206-1064.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard O Watson
Practice Location
30 E 15th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Mailing Address
Po Box 786, Flossmoor, IL 60422-0786
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