Dr Joseph R Watkins, MD - Medicare Neurology in Provo, UT

Dr Joseph R Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Provo, Utah. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group Llc and his current practice location is 1055 N 300 W Ste 404, Provo, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 357-7401.

Dr Joseph R Watkins is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 1706651205) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1659396695.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph R Watkins, MD
1055 N 300 W Ste 404,
Provo, UT 84604-3359
(801) 357-7401
(801) 357-3708

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph R Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience42 Years
Location1055 N 300 W Ste 404, Provo, Utah
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph R Watkins attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659396695
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830091222
  • Enrollment ID: I20070220000316

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph R Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659396695NPI-NPPES
7246AOtherWYWYOMING LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 1706651205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne, WYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group Llc296140363991

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph R Watkins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCheyenne Regional Physicians Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659458008
PECOS PAC ID: 2961403639
Enrollment ID: O20070123000486

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph R Watkins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph R Watkins, MD
1055 N 300 W Ste 404,
Provo, UT 84604-3359

Ph: (801) 357-7401
Dr Joseph R Watkins, MD
1055 N 300 W Ste 404,
Provo, UT 84604-3359

Ph: (801) 357-7401

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