Dr. Michael J. Watanabe, MD
- Medicare services, 2017
- 29
- Part D claims, 2017
- 122
- Industry payments
- $3,073
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 24401 Calle De La Louisa Suite 102 Suite 102, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
- Practice phone
- Call (949) 859-8551
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Michael J. Watanabe, M.D.
Physician office · Laguna Hills, California
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Dr. Michael J. Watanabe is a plastic surgeon in Laguna Hills, California
Dr. Watanabe practices at Michael J. Watanabe, M.D. in Laguna Hills, California.
Dr. Watanabe's NPI, 1598803314, was assigned on February 2, 2007. Dr. Watanabe graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Watanabe's California license number on file is A29824.
- NPI
- 1598803314NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- February 2, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (949) 859-8551
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1974
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe practices at Michael J. Watanabe, M.D. in Laguna Hills, California
Dr. Watanabe's primary practice is Michael J. Watanabe, M.D., at 24401 Calle De La Louisa Suite 102 Suite 102, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The practice phone is (949) 859-8551.
- Michael J. Watanabe, M.D.24401 Calle De La Louisa Suite 102 Suite 102, Laguna Hills, CA 92653Phone(949) 859-8551
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Watanabe's primary practice is Michael J. Watanabe, M.D. in Laguna Hills, California.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Watanabe practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Michael J. Watanabe, M.D. | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michael J. Watanabe is one of 778 plastic surgeons in California
Plastic surgery is Dr. Watanabe's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208200000X. Dr. Watanabe is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Watanabe has a license on file in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Plastic surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe billed Medicare for 29 services in 2017
CMS data shows 29 Medicare services from Dr. Watanabe across 2 procedure codes in 2017. Medicare paid $1,321 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Watanabe's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Tests and treatments
- 2016: 232017: 1630%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2016: 462017: 1372%
Dr. Watanabe compared with the California median for plastic surgeons, 2017
- Dr. Watanabe
- California median
- Medicare services
- 29vs 5850% below
- Part D claims
- 122vs 264.7 times
Medians across 622 plastic surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Watanabe's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's patients have a median age of 64
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Watanabe's median patient age at 64, with 0% women.
Dr. Watanabe's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 64
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women0%
- Men100%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe wrote 122 Medicare Part D claims in 2017
In 2017, Dr. Watanabe wrote 122 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 5 drugs, with $929 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 108 claims across 4 drugs.
Dr. Watanabe's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2017
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2016: 1082017: 12213%
Drugs named by CMS: 5 in 2017, 4 in 2016.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Michael J. Watanabe received $3,073 in industry payments from 2016 to 2020
CMS Open Payments shows 5 general payments to Dr. Watanabe from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2020. Gifts make up the largest share, 88% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $2,954.
General payments to Dr. Watanabe by program year, 2016 to 2020
General payments to Dr. Watanabe by kind, 2016 to 2020
- Gifts$2,70088%
- Food and beverage$37312%
Companies that paid Dr. Watanabe the most, 2016 to 2020
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine
Dr. Watanabe graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1974.
- Medical school
- Board certified in otolaryngology
- Board certified in plastic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's NPI number?
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's NPI number is 1598803314. It was assigned on February 2, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael J. Watanabe?
Dr. Michael J. Watanabe is a plastic surgeon in Laguna Hills, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Plastic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208200000X).
Where does Dr. Michael J. Watanabe practice?
Dr. Watanabe practices at 24401 Calle De La Louisa Suite 102 Suite 102, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Dr. Watanabe's primary practice is Michael J. Watanabe, M.D. in Laguna Hills, California.
What is Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Watanabe is (949) 859-8551.
What is Dr. Michael J. Watanabe's medical license number?
Dr. Watanabe's California license number on file is A29824.
Does Dr. Michael J. Watanabe accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Watanabe billed Medicare for 29 services in 2017.
Is Dr. Michael J. Watanabe board certified?
Yes. Dr. Watanabe is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
What services does Dr. Michael J. Watanabe bill to Medicare?
In 2017, Dr. Watanabe's most billed Medicare services were medical service (99201) and office visit, new patient (99202).
Where did Dr. Michael J. Watanabe go to medical school?
Dr. Watanabe graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1974.
What drugs does Dr. Michael J. Watanabe prescribe most?
In 2017 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Watanabe's most prescribed drugs by claims were Cefadroxil, Prochlorperazine Maleate and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. Michael J. Watanabe received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $3,073 in general payments to Dr. Watanabe from 2 companies from 2016 to 2020. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.
How long has Dr. Michael J. Watanabe been practicing?
Dr. Watanabe graduated from medical school in 1974, 52 years ago.
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