W Watkins, M.D.
NPI 1679527527 · Internal Medicine Physician · Denison, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
W Watkins, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Denison, TX (NPI 1679527527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679527527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D9710 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
6,914 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 | 1,110 | $88 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 929 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 907 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 786 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 524 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 376 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 188 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 544 | 140 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 441 | 116 |
| Losartan Potassium | 438 | 112 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 429 | 121 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 393 | 108 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 283 | 81 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 3 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
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2018-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is W Watkins's NPI number?
- W Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679527527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is W Watkins's specialty?
- W Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is W Watkins located?
- W Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 5012 S US Highway 75, Denison, TX 75020-4587.
- What is W Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for W Watkins is (903) 416-6010.
- Does W Watkins accept Medicare?
- W Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is W Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — W Watkins's NPI (1679527527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.