James R. Watson, MD - Meridian, MS

James R. Watson, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery) Physician in Meridian, Mississippi

NPI 1467435263

James R. Watson is a Sports Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery) Physician based in Meridian, MS and is specialized in Sports Medicine. James R. Watson practices in Meridian, MS and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for James R. Watson is 1467435263 and holds a License No. 14577 (Mississippi).

The current practice location address for James R. Watson is 1800 12Th St, Meridian, MS and can be reached out via phone at 601-703-9231 and via fax at 601-703-6794.

Location: 1800 12Th St, Meridian, MS, 39302-0127

NPI Number

1467435263

Provider Name

James R. Watson

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

1800 12Th St, Meridian, MS, 39302-0127

Phone Number

601-703-9231

Fax Number

601-703-6794

Provider Enumeration Date

11/25/2005

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
00123750	05	MS
009937715	05	AL
730-12368	01		BLUE CROSS OF AL

Address

1800 12Th St

City

Meridian

State

Mississippi

Zip

39301-4158

Phone Number

601-703-9231

Fax Number

601-703-6794

Address

1800 12Th St

City

Meridian

State

Mississippi

Zip

39301-4158

Phone Number

601-703-9231

Fax Number

601-703-6794

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Orthopedic Surgery

Speciality

Taxonomy

207X00000X

License No.

14577 (Mississippi)

Definition

An orthopedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Orthopedic Surgery

Speciality

Sports Medicine

Taxonomy

207XX0005X

License No.

14577 (Mississippi)

Definition

An orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

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