Charles Watkins, M.D.
NPI 1033295878 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Watkins, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1033295878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033295878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C5106 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
98 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 98 | $157 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $157–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-27
- Last updated
- 2010-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Watkins's NPI number?
- Charles Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033295878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Watkins's specialty?
- Charles Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Watkins located?
- Charles Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Saint Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205-5412.
- What is Charles Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Watkins is (501) 666-2894.
- Does Charles Watkins accept Medicare?
- Charles Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Watkins's NPI (1033295878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.