James Watkins, M.D.
NPI 1467438945 · Surgery Physician · Campbellsville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Watkins, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Campbellsville, KY (NPI 1467438945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467438945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29739 (KY)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
531 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 171 | $61 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 105 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 79 | $33 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 46 | $234 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 33 | $184 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High Risk |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 185 | 53 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 139 | 136 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 54 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 44 | 11 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 39 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 27 | — |
| Sucralfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$517 across 2 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2013-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Watkins's NPI number?
- James Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467438945, 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 Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Watkins located?
- James Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1698 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718-9662.
- What is James Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Watkins is (270) 465-2821.
- 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 (1467438945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.