RICHARD W. WATSON M.D. – NPI #1871541235
Family Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

RICHARD WATSON is a physician located in PARKERSBURG, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871541235 to RICHARD WATSON on May 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 11 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 05, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD WATSON below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD W. WATSON

NPI Number
1871541235
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD W. WATSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3705 EMERSON AVE
PARKERSBURG, WV 26104-1118
Phone: (304) 917-3530 Fax: (304) 917-3743
11 Other location(s):
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771-8902
Phone: (740) 949-2348
Fax: (740) 949-2536
461 Schoolview St
Elizabeth, WV 26143
Phone: (304) 275-3117
Fax: (304) 275-7255
483 Court St
Elizabeth, WV 26143-1109
Phone: (304) 275-3301
Fax: (304) 275-4798
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3462
Phone: (304) 861-4150
Fax: (304) 422-2170
2121 7th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3803
Phone: (304) 485-1721
Fax: (304) 428-2597
2610 Camden Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101-5652
Phone: (304) 917-3733
Fax: (304) 917-3750
2832 Pike St Ste 1
Parkersburg, WV 26101-8674
Phone: (304) 489-3815
73 Nicolette Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26104-7236
Phone: (304) 861-4141
606 Washington St
Ravenswood, WV 26164-1730
Phone: (304) 273-1033
Fax: (304) 273-1034
512A Church St S
Ripley, WV 25271-1616
Phone: (304) 372-1033
Fax: (304) 373-0223
562 Charleston Dr
Ripley, WV 25271-1533
Phone: (304) 372-7341
Fax: (304) 372-3272
Mailing address
PO BOX 609
ELIZABETH, WV 26143-0609
Phone: (304) 275-3301 Fax: (304) 275-4798
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 05, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD WATSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD000443574
otherRAILROAD MEDICARE080119030
medicaidOH0194883
medicaidWV0054468000
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 WV 18452

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD WATSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER
      800 GARFIELD AVE
      PARKERSBURG, WV 26101
    • JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      122 PINNELL ST
      RIPLEY, WV 25271
    • MARIETTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      401 MATTHEW STREET
      MARIETTA, OH 45750
    • MINNIE HAMILTON HEALTH SYSTEM
      186 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      GRANTSVILLE, WV 26147
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF WEST VIRGINIA
      2200 GRAND CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 101
      VIENNA, WV 26105
    • HOUSECALLS HOME HEALTH
      417 GRAND PARK DRIVE, SUITE 203
      PARKERSBURG, WV 26105
  • HOSPICE
    • AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF VIENNA
      2200 GRAND CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 102
      VIENNA, WV 26105

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