Lara Watkins, MD
NPI 1184611600 · Nephrology Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lara Watkins, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1184611600).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184611600
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 050280 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,831 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 687 | $132 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 648 | $2 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 325 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 193 | $367 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 180 | $10 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 150 | 56 |
| Calcitriol | 146 | 46 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 122 | 45 |
| Allopurinol | 121 | 43 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 120 | 39 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 119 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,494 across 73 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2009-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lara Watkins's NPI number?
- Lara Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184611600, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lara Watkins's specialty?
- Lara Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lara Watkins located?
- Lara Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 Collier Road, Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309.
- What is Lara Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lara Watkins is (404) 355-7375.
- Does Lara Watkins accept Medicare?
- Lara Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lara Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Lara Watkins's NPI (1184611600) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.