Physician profile

J Michael Watts

Neurology (Psychiatry & Neurology) · Albertville, AL

NPI 1205889581

$14,041.70

in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025

52 companies · $1,622 in 2025

The $1,622 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Neurology (Psychiatry & Neurology) provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $454).

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Payments by year

General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.

What the payments were for

Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.

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Payment typeAmount (2023-2025)
Food and Beverage$6,698.39
Education$16.72

Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.

Who reported paying

General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.

CompanyGeneral paymentsYearsTop products
Csl Behring $1,865.81 2019-2025 Hizentra
Ucb, INC. $1,722.15 2019-2024 Briviact, Rystiggo
Abbvie INC. $1,376.98 2019-2025 Qulipta, Ubrelvy, Botox
Sk Life Science, INC. $941.05 2020-2025
Acorda Therapeutics, INC $656.85 2020-2024 Inbrija
Lundbeck LLC $626.71 2020-2025 Vyepti
Lilly USA, LLC $458.61 2019-2025 Kisunla, Amyvid, Emgality
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. $388.84 2022-2025 Ingrezza, Ongentys
Pfizer INC. $359.53 2021-2025
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, INC. $347.41 2019-2022
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, INC. $323.06 2019-2021
Argenx US, INC. $305.87 2022-2024 Vyvgart, Vyvgart Hytrulo
Biogen, INC. $284.94 2021-2025 Leqembi
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC $282.53 2024-2025 Xeomin, Inbrija, Ampyra
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. $276.03 2019-2025 Ultomiris
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CompanyGeneral paymentsYearsTop products
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. $257.25 2023-2025 Nuedexta, Rexulti
Kyowa Kirin, INC. $253.19 2019-2021
Amgen INC. $230.96 2019-2022
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, INC. $225.18 2021-2025 Fycompa, Firdapse
Eisai INC. $203.56 2020-2025
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. $193.69 2019-2023
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals INC. $185.12 2020-2022
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. $174.88 2023-2025 Inspire
Allergan, INC. $173.46 2020-2022
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. $153.95 2023-2024 Aptiom
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, INC. $149.00 2019-2021
Harmony Biosciences LLC $147.76 2020-2023 Wakix
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. $147.59 2019-2024 Austedo Xr
Impel Pharmaceuticals INC. $142.37 2023 Trudhesa
Axsome Therapeutics, INC. $132.94 2023-2024 Sunosi
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC $130.53 2019-2021
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $121.12 2019-2021
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. $97.74 2023-2024 Hyqvia, Gammagard
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC $96.48 2020-2024 Rytary, Crexont
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company LTD. $81.19 2022
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $60.80 2020-2021
Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. $58.10 2023-2025 Ztlido
Strongbridge US INC. $54.05 2019-2020
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, INC. $49.29 2020-2021
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, INC. $49.07 2021
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. $33.54 2021-2024 Keveyis
Almatica Pharma LLC $30.34 2020-2021
Abbott Laboratories $28.29 2024 Proclaim
Mdd US Operations, LLC $25.99 2019
Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC $22.29 2023 Nuplazid
Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) $20.29 2024 Caplyta
Assertio Therapeutics, INC. $17.35 2020
Philips North America LLC $16.75 2023
Corium, LLC $16.53 2023 Adlarity
Grifols USA, LLC $16.41 2025 Gamunex-C
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $14.24 2025 Wainua
Livanova USA, INC. $14.04 2019

Drugs and devices associated with these payments

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Payment summary

J Michael Watts

$14,041.70

in general payments reported 2019-2025

Years
2019-2025
Top company
Csl Behring
Context
The $1,622 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Neurology (Psychiatry & Neurology) provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $454).

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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025. Payments are legal and often routine.

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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.