JOHN A. WATSON MD – NPI #1962662312
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

JOHN WATSON is an urologist located in COLUMBUS, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962662312 to JOHN WATSON on June 10, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 03, 2025. 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 JOHN WATSON below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN A. WATSON

NPI Number
1962662312
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN A. WATSON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1 SHEFFIELD DRIVE SUITE 202A
COLUMBUS, NJ 08022
Phone: (908) 273-4300 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 03, 2025

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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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 NJ 008199

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2105 KLOCKNER RD,
HAMILTON, NJ 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2002
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
JOHN WATSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELL
      ONE CAPITAL WAY
      PENNINGTON, NJ 08534
    • ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT HAMILTON
      ONE HAMILTON HEALTH PLACE
      HAMILTON, NJ 08690
    • UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO
      ONE-FIVE PLAINSBORO ROAD
      PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536

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