Dean Watkins, MD
NPI 1326097858 · Psychiatry Physician · Saint Cloud, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Watkins, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Saint Cloud, MN (NPI 1326097858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326097858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37265 (MN)
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
20 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
437 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $107 |
| Therapy Using Electrical Currents90870 | 115 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 96 | $134 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 33 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$134 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 228 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 211 | 44 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 205 | 41 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 190 | 28 |
| Lorazepam | 187 | 35 |
| Mirtazapine | 174 | 39 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2008-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Watkins's NPI number?
- Dean Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326097858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Watkins's specialty?
- Dean Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dean Watkins located?
- Dean Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Centracare Circle, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-1900.
- What is Dean Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Watkins is (320) 229-4977.
- Does Dean Watkins accept Medicare?
- Dean Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Watkins's NPI (1326097858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.