DR. CHARLES J WATKINS M.D.
NPI 1033295878
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Little Rock, AR

Q: What is Charles Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Watkins is 1033295878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2006.

Q: What is Charles Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Watkins was last updated on June 25, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 501, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 666-2894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Charles J Watkins M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHARLES J WATKINS M.D. (NPI 1033295878) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C5106) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033295878

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES J WATKINSCredential: M.D.

Location Address5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 501Little Rock, AR 72205-5412

Mailing Address5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 501Little Rock, AR 72205-5414 · (501) 666-2894

Phone(501) 666-2894

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1976

Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2010

✔ NPI 1033295878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in AR · C5106

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, Little Rock, AR 72205

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND17157AR

Medicaid105022001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Charles J Watkins M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9032205463

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071017000436

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

98 services98 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$157.74 typical visit price

range $51.36 – $157.74

Typical copayment $39.43 (range $12.84 – $39.43)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$64.56 typical visit price

range $16.16 – $128.77

Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JUSTIN SCOTT SHIPP ATC, CSCS

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 259-2149

BLANDFORD OPTICAL SHOP

Eyewear Supplier

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 101
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 664-6123

DR. THOMAS CHRISTIAN STINNETT M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 302
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 666-5242

CAROL W CHAPPELL MD

Ophthalmology

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, STE 200
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 661-1123

NATHAN MOONEY

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 663-6455

THOMAS C. STINNETT , M.D.,P.A.

Psychologist

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 302
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 666-5242

HAROLD H. CHAKALES, M. D., P. A.

Exclusive Provider Organization

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 300
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 664-1500

THURSTON MATTHEW BAUER MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

5 SAINT VINCENT CIR, SUITE 501
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Pulaski County (501) 666-2894

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Charles Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Watkins is 1033295878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2006.

Where is Charles Watkins located?

Charles Watkins practices at 5 Saint Vincent Cir Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 666-2894.

What is Charles Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Charles Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Watkins is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Charles Watkins accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Charles Watkins as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Watkins was last updated on June 25, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.