James Watkins, M.D.
NPI 1326002395 · Gastroenterology Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Watkins, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1326002395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326002395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01053715A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Review By Radiologist of Image From Tube Placement Into Bile Duct Using an Endoscope74328 | 100 | $21 |
| Insertion of Stent Into Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43274 | 77 | $319 |
| Removal of Stone Or Debris From Bile Or Pancreatic Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43264 | 58 | $65 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 35 | $73 |
| Replacement of Stent in Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43276 | 33 | $324 |
| Removal of Stent From Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43275 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-1239Phone: (888) 484-3258
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-14
- Last updated
- 2025-03-15
- Certified
- 2025-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Watkins's NPI number?
- James Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326002395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Watkins's specialty?
- James Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Watkins located?
- James Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149.
- What is James Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Watkins is (317) 948-4978.
- Does James Watkins accept Medicare?
- James Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — James Watkins's NPI (1326002395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.