Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Richard Alan Watson, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1639171846

Dr. Richard Alan Watson, MD is an Ophthalmology in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1985, 41 years ago. Practices with Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc, a 9-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
41
Trained at
University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

5202 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3809
Phone: (816) 233-2020
Fax: (816) 279-4662
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence R7N30 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1639171846
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 1, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 19, 2012

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1985 (41 years in practice)
Group practice Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center, Inc. — 9 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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