Paul Watkins, M.D.
NPI 1518279520 · Hospitalist Physician · Fairhope, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Watkins, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Fairhope, AL (NPI 1518279520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518279520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32715 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 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
1,106 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 540 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 225 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 223 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 103 | $157 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Same-Day Admission and Discharge With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 85 Minutes99236 | 15 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$191 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 36 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 27 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | — |
| Azithromycin | 26 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-07
- Last updated
- 2019-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Watkins's NPI number?
- Paul Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518279520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Watkins's specialty?
- Paul Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Watkins located?
- Paul Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 770 Middle St Ste B, Fairhope, AL 36532-1766.
- What is Paul Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Watkins is (251) 928-1191.
- Does Paul Watkins accept Medicare?
- Paul Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Watkins's NPI (1518279520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.