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Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD

(Dr. Nelson Barnett Watts, M.D.)

(404 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1969)

4760 E. Galbraith Road Suite 212
Cincinnati, OH 45236

(513) 686-2663

Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD is an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1969 and has 57 years of experience. Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health, The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health and Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital.

Office Locations

4760 E. Galbraith Road Suite 212
Cincinnati, OH 45236

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“According to 10-year data from the FREEDOM (Fracture Reduction Evaluation of Denosumab in Osteoporosis every 6 Months) trial, nearly half of women on subcutaneous denosumab treatment reported at...”—"Study Quantifies Dental, Jaw Risks With Denosumab", MedPage Today, February 2019

“"It would be nice to have definitive proof to guide us," said Endocrine Society chair Nelson B. Watts, director of Mercy Health osteoporosis and bone health service in Cincinnati.”—"Updated osteoporosis screening guidelines cover only women. That could hurt men", Orlando Sentinel, June 2018

“And, one in five men who are 50 can expect to experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetimes, according to Dr. Nelson Watts, of Mercy Health Osteoporosis and Bone Health Services in...”—"Men also get osteoporosis", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

central DEXA

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

X-rays

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD performed more central DEXA procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and X-rays 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
musculoskeletal imaging	215
X-rays	215

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	388
musculoskeletal imaging	272
X-rays	272

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	35
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	422
musculoskeletal imaging	298
X-rays	298

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	50
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	9
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
musculoskeletal imaging	351
X-rays	351

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	812

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	836
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	130
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	490
musculoskeletal imaging	421
X-rays	421

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	65
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	455
musculoskeletal imaging	426
X-rays	426

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	484
musculoskeletal imaging	429
X-rays	429

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	63
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2018

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	563
musculoskeletal imaging	481
X-rays	481

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	67
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2019

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	521
musculoskeletal imaging	756
X-rays	756

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	801
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	522
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	79
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	67
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	580
musculoskeletal imaging	851
X-rays	851

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	905

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	569
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	91
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	66
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	592
musculoskeletal imaging	497
X-rays	497

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	74
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD in 2022

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Cincinnati, OH were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

doctor visit	479
musculoskeletal imaging	454
X-rays	454

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	522
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	27

**Age**
75 to 84	185
85 and over	59
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	306

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD treated were osteoperosis, high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	66
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1969. He completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1969)

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HealthSpring, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, HealthSmart, Medical Mutual, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Sagamore, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, CIN-MHS NON-MSSP, Medicare Railroad KY & OH, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH, Valor Health Plan OH, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Aetna Better Health OH, Essence Lumeris OH, Medigold OH, Direct Health Connect/H2B OH, USA MCO OH, Ohio Health Choice, Immergrun OH, CareSource OH, Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH and The Health Plan OH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HealthSpring

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

HealthSmart

Medical Mutual

United Healthcare

Three Rivers

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Sagamore

Molina Healthcare

Payer Provider

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

Medicare Railroad KY & OH

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH

Valor Health Plan OH

Quality Care Partners PPO OH

Buckeye Health Plan OH

Aetna Better Health OH

Essence Lumeris OH

Medigold OH

Direct Health Connect/H2B OH

USA MCO OH

Ohio Health Choice

Immergrun OH

CareSource OH

Medicare OH

Frontpath Health Coalition OH

The Health Plan OH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 404 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Watts is a renowned researcher and clinician. His work in osteoporosus diagnostics and treatment is recognized in the regional, national, and global medical communities. He is also a patient and effective teacher, willing to answer questions and explain dexascan results and trends over time.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have NEVER felt so cared for. DR Watts came in with my records and previous tests... He had a game plane in mind. He presented a step by step approach to what the problems were and how we were going to tackle them. He was simply incredible!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-02

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I am thrilled with the time and effort dr watts put into explaining osteoporosis in general and my specific condition!!! I never expected such an in-depth analysis and explanation. I have shared his name with many of the friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Watts is thorough in his explanation of test results and treatment plans. He listens attentively and addresses all concerns. He is an amazing physician. Very caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Hard to get any better than Dr Nelson Watts. He is a total professional who is also kind and approachable. I have been with him for decades now!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Watts is amazing. Expert, fantastic bedside manner, knowledgeable, never rushed or dismissed! He's a perfectionist!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-05

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One of the best Drs I've ever seen. He listens, asks good questions, and explained my treatment thoroughly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-29

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Dr Watts is very precise in his explanations of Dexascan results and appropriate information

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Watts is always pleasant and very thorough. He answers all of my questions and concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Watts is always very thorough in his explanations and shows genuine concern for me

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$721,578 Prolia $511,449	EVENITY $108,173	XGEVA $7,586	Repatha $79	Enbrel $68	Other $94,223
Shire North American Group Inc	$128,104 NATPARA $127,967	NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) $31	$105
Radius Health, Inc.	$124,791 Tymlos $124,791
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.	$46,927 SOTAGLIFLOZIN $32,524	SOLIQUA $7,195	$7,208
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$32,449 SOTAGLIFLOZIN $13,329	SOLIQUA $176	LANTUS $113	TOUJEO $110	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $91	Other $18,630
Other	$129,048 Elagolix $14,522	NON-PRODUCT $8,439	INVOKANA $8,333	JARDIANCE $8,213	Vascepa $7,244	Other $82,296

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$659,072
Consulting Fee	$291,030
Travel and Lodging	$196,981
Food and Beverage	$34,530
Honoraria	$1,240
Other	$44

Research Payments

Dr. Nelson B. Watts, MD has received 115 research payments totaling $148,293.

Biography

Dr. Nelson Watts is a medical specialist in adult endocrinology. Patients rated Dr. Watts highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He usually honors Anthem, Medical Mutual, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Watts attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health and Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital. He has a closed panel according to Doctor.com.