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Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD

(Dr. Thomas Allan Watson, MD)

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR), Diagnostic Radiology, Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Neuroradiology

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Professional interests include: brain imaging (neuroimaging)

1125 Madison Street
Jefferson City, MO

(573) 632-5000

Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD is a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr), diagnostic radiology, hospital medicine (hospitalist) and neuroradiology. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care, St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's.

Office Locations

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-7100

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University of Missouri Health Care

1125 Madison Street
Jefferson City, MO

(573) 632-5000

(573) 632-5880

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St. Luke's

232 S Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 205-6100

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

MRI

spine imaging

By Affordability:

maxillofacial CT scan

MRI angiogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD performed more MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, and MRI angiogram (MRA) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

angiogram

lumbar spine CT scan

thoracic imaging

In 2023, Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD had a list price for angiogram (angiography), lumbar spine (low-back) CT scan, and thoracic (chest) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

brain MRA

cervical spine CT scan

In 2012, Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD had a list price for brain MRA, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, neck X-ray, spine CT scan, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	281
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	848
CT scan	1189
diagnostic procedures	19
eye procedures	13
hip imaging	77
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	700
musculoskeletal imaging	140
neck imaging	66
pelvic imaging	198
spinal procedures	750
thoracic (chest) imaging	1326
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
vascular procedures	70
X-rays	1544

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were X-rays, CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	185
aspiration	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	871
CT scan	1166
diagnostic procedures	16
eye procedures	20
hip imaging	48
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	690
musculoskeletal imaging	101
neck imaging	71
pelvic imaging	154
pleural drainage	14
spinal procedures	731
thoracic (chest) imaging	1033
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	67
X-rays	1167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1078
Female	1464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2348
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	907
From 75 to 84	853
85 and over	558
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were CT scan, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	240
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1061
CT scan	1433
diagnostic procedures	22
eye procedures	28
hip imaging	64
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	914
musculoskeletal imaging	82
neck imaging	98
pelvic imaging	156
spinal procedures	970
thoracic (chest) imaging	1200
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vascular procedures	100
X-rays	1301

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1276
Female	1778

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2804
Black	157
Hispanic	32
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1067
From 75 to 84	1059
85 and over	641
Less than 65	287

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	188
aspiration	25
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1090
CT scan	1269
diagnostic procedures	14
eye procedures	43
hip imaging	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1076
musculoskeletal imaging	54
neck imaging	95
pelvic imaging	148
pleural drainage	25
spinal procedures	985
thoracic (chest) imaging	824
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	104
X-rays	892

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2360
Female	3156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5078
Black	284
Hispanic	38
Asian	50
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1972
From 75 to 84	1868
85 and over	1116
Less than 65	560

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	230
aspiration	89
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	654
breast procedures	37
CT scan	979
diagnostic procedures	44
eye procedures	17
gastrointestinal procedures	38
image guided procedures	46
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	759
musculoskeletal imaging	247
neck imaging	69
pain management	14
pelvic imaging	180
pleural drainage	57
preventive care	37
spinal procedures	842
thoracic (chest) imaging	1099
ultrasound (sonogram)	45
vascular procedures	38
women's imaging	37
X-rays	1490

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1199
Female	1931

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2876
Black	127
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1195
From 75 to 84	1025
85 and over	651
Less than 65	259

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were X-rays, CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	254
aspiration	118
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	951
CT scan	1315
diagnostic procedures	59
eye procedures	30
gastrointestinal procedures	62
image guided procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	47
minor procedures	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	966
musculoskeletal imaging	252
neck imaging	91
pelvic imaging	206
pleural drainage	49
spinal procedures	935
thoracic (chest) imaging	1210
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vascular procedures	73
X-rays	1495

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1305
Female	2126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3131
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1305
From 75 to 84	1135
85 and over	699
Less than 65	292

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	104
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	502
CT scan	681
gastrointestinal procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	620
musculoskeletal imaging	84
neck imaging	40
pelvic imaging	90
spinal procedures	553
thoracic (chest) imaging	133
vascular procedures	37
X-rays	165

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	751
Female	1106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1698
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	667
85 and over	366
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	79
aspiration	83
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	236
CT scan	423
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	336
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pelvic imaging	79
pleural drainage	52
preventive care	17
spinal procedures	307
thoracic (chest) imaging	153
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	717

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1170
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	497
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	265
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	109
aspiration	40
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	243
CT scan	365
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	298
musculoskeletal imaging	33
neck imaging	15
pelvic imaging	93
pleural drainage	40
spinal procedures	236
thoracic (chest) imaging	90
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	654

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1077
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	220
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	149
aspiration	140
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	477
CT scan	729
diagnostic procedures	13
eye procedures	15
injections	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	520
musculoskeletal imaging	80
neck imaging	34
pelvic imaging	121
pleural drainage	60
spinal procedures	494
thoracic (chest) imaging	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	102

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	850
Female	1272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1948
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	719
From 75 to 84	830
85 and over	418
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	134
aspiration	112
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	350
CT scan	529
diagnostic procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	459
musculoskeletal imaging	45
neck imaging	32
pelvic imaging	121
pleural drainage	65
spinal procedures	432
thoracic (chest) imaging	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
X-rays	110

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	753
Female	1117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1721
Black	78
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	630
From 75 to 84	750
85 and over	365
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated as a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO were CT scan, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and thoracic (chest) imaging.

abdominal imaging	177
aspiration	77
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	662
breast procedures	37
CT scan	916
diagnostic procedures	25
eye procedures	23
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hip imaging	54
image guided procedures	46
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	667
musculoskeletal imaging	103
neck imaging	61
pain management	14
pelvic imaging	140
pleural drainage	45
preventive care	27
spinal procedures	657
thoracic (chest) imaging	665
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
vascular procedures	52
women's imaging	37
X-rays	759

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	969
Female	1392

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	110
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	2168
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	33

**Age**
75 to 84	822
85 and over	481
Less than 65	202
65 to 74	856

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	15
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology/Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Residency: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology/Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas A. Watson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Missouri Health Care

St. Luke's Hospital

St. Luke's

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.	$144 TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM $144
Penumbra, Inc.	$125 Indigo System $125
Merit Medical Systems Inc	$121 StabiliT $121
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$47 HydroPearl $24	Angio-Seal $23
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$42 OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $42
Other	$113 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $36	Star $20	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $20	Abre $15	$23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$593

Biography

Dr. Thomas Watson practices interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR), hospital medicine (hospitalist), and neuroradiology. He has a special interest in brain imaging (neuroimaging). His professional affiliations include the University of Missouri Health Care and St. Luke's. Dr. Watson's education and training includes medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and residency at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.