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Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD

(4117 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physical Therapy and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: medication management, onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, Botox Cosmetic), botulinum toxin

103 Professional Park Suite A
Oxford, NC 27565

(919) 954-3000

Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD is a physical therapist in Oxford, NC specializing in physical therapy and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina.

Office Locations

103 Professional Park Suite A
Oxford, NC 27565

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Duke Health

11200 Governor Manly Way
Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 562-9410

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11221 Galleria Avenue Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27614

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200 W Parkview Drive Suite B
Henderson, NC 27536

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3400 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

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6602 Knightdale Boulevard Suite 310
Knightdale, NC 27545

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

sacroiliac joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD performed more sacroiliac (SI) joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

By Affordability:

electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

facet rhizotomy

facet rhizotomy injection

nerve conduction studies

nerve procedures

percutaneous rhizotomy

rhizotomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, nerve conduction studies (NCS), nerve procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, injections, spinal procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
diagnostic procedures	592
doctor visit	1520
hip imaging	21
injections	431
musculoskeletal imaging	21
nerve block	271
pain management	347
spinal procedures	402
X-rays	112

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2013 were injections, spinal procedures, rehabilitation and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
diagnostic evaluation	19
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1383
hip imaging	33
injections	485
manual therapy	85
musculoskeletal imaging	62
nerve block	311
pain management	355
rehabilitation	374
spinal procedures	469
X-rays	195

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	157
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	52
Less than 65	169

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2014 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
diagnostic evaluation	14
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	1200
hip imaging	22
injections	476
manual therapy	75
musculoskeletal imaging	38
nerve block	275
pain management	353
rehabilitation	239
spinal procedures	376
X-rays	98

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	43
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2015 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	1135
hip imaging	18
injections	567
manual therapy	28
musculoskeletal imaging	18
nerve block	381
pain management	495
rehabilitation	141
spinal procedures	536
X-rays	117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	874
Black	268
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	96
Less than 65	318

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2016 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	1123
injections	673
nerve block	443
pain management	571
spinal procedures	613
X-rays	123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	43
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2017 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	1132
injections	433
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve block	181
nerve procedures	19
pain management	354
spinal procedures	372
X-rays	117

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	153
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	40
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2018 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1277
injections	510
nerve block	211
pain management	397
spinal procedures	460
X-rays	172

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	149
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	36
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2019 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1166
injections	418
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	194
nerve procedures	25
pain management	356
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	417
X-rays	175

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	123
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	35
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2020 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	893
injections	410
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	221
nerve procedures	25
pain management	362
spinal procedures	383
X-rays	121

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	36
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	939
injections	392
minimally invasive procedures	33
nerve block	203
nerve procedures	33
pain management	372
spinal procedures	347
X-rays	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	103
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	29
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC during 2022 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	983
injections	401
minimally invasive procedures	28
nerve block	202
nerve procedures	28
pain management	388
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	412
X-rays	150

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	91
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	44
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated as a physical therapist in Oxford, NC were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

aspiration	79
diagnostic evaluation	16
diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	1159
hip imaging	23
injections	472
manual therapy	62
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	34
nerve block	263
nerve procedures	26
pain management	395
pelvic imaging	14
rehabilitation	251
spinal procedures	435
X-rays	133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	130
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	450
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	157
85 and over	41
Less than 65	134
65 to 74	275

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitat, Physical Medicine & Rehabilita

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 4117 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oxford, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Philip Watson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.	$615 Intracept $615
Nevro Corp.	$247 Omnia $230	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$223 EUFLEXXA $223
SI-Bone, Inc.	$158 $158
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.	$117 $117
Other	$297 Zilretta $100	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $48	TRILURON $43	Gralise $38	Horizant $23	Other $46

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,431
Travel and Lodging	$226

Biography

Dr. Derek Watson is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), physical therapy, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Watson's areas of expertise include the following: medication management and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). He is affiliated with Duke Health. He attended East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with East Carolina University for residency.