# Derek Scott Watson, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/derek-watson-md-1699883454
NPI: 1699883454
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Derek Scott Watson, MD is a general surgery based in Simpsonville, SC practicing at Prisma Health University Medical Group with NPI 1699883454.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1992
- NPI: 1699883454 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1699883454))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Prisma Health University Medical Group
- Address: 727 Semain St, Suite 130, Simpsonville, SC, 296813266
- Phone: (864) 454-6560
- Group practice size: 2448 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 10 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS North Carolina](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-north-carolina) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Derek Scott Watson, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1699883454).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 33 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $10,183.

Largest disclosed payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($10,183 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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