Individual provider

William Watts, M.D.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Medicare enrolled

William Watts, M.D. is an Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in San Diego, CA, registered under NPI 1396958559. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 7592 METROPOLITAN DR SUITE 405-407, San Diego, CA 92108. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A82647 CA Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
A82647 CA Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology… primary

This provider holds licence A82647 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Pathology
PAC ID
0143320457
Enrollment ID
I20070714000231

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Pathology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology covers

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207ZP0102X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207ZD0900X Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Dermatopathology A82647 CA
207ZP0102X Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A82647 CA primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1396958559 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 7, 2007
Last updatedJun 20, 2008
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 7592 METROPOLITAN DR
SUITE 405-407
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 297-4900
Fax (619) 297-5460
Other identifiers 00A826470 · Medicaid (CA)
This record was last updated on Jun 20, 2008, roughly 18 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1396958559 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 3 9 6 9 5 8 5 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 3 9 6 9 5 7 5 1

Sum = 71 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1396958559?
NPI 1396958559 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to William Watts, M.D. in San Diego, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology cover?
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and…
How do I contact William Watts, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (619) 297-4900, last updated Jun 20, 2008. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does William Watts, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1396958559 a valid number?
Yes. 1396958559 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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