James A Watkins, MD - Medicare Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine in Charlotte, NC

James A Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine. His current practice location is 1601 Abbey Pl, Ste. 105, Charlotte, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 512-5360.

James A Watkins is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 24954) 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 1023009321.

Contact Information

James A Watkins, MD
1601 Abbey Pl, Ste. 105,
Charlotte, NC 28209-3835
(704) 512-5360
(704) 512-5080

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames A Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityUndersea And Hyperbaric Medicine
Experience48 Years
Location1601 Abbey Pl, Charlotte, North Carolina
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:
  • James A Watkins attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023009321
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/23/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850363169
  • Enrollment ID: I20040809000166

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James A Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023009321NPI-NPPES
171JKOtherNCBCBSNC
8985934MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2083P0011XPreventive Medicine - Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine 24954 (North Carolina)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 24954 (North Carolina)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 24954 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolinas Medical Center-pinevilleCharlotte, NCHospital
Atrium Health University CityCharlotte, NCHospital

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. James A 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
James A Watkins, MD
Po Box 470255,
Charlotte, NC 28247-0255

Ph: (704) 512-5360
James A Watkins, MD
1601 Abbey Pl, Ste. 105,
Charlotte, NC 28209-3835

Ph: (704) 512-5360

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