BENJAMIN KEEN WATKINS MD
NPI 1033384805
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 23, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2015 UPPERGATE DR, ECC, 4TH FLOOR, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 785-1200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Benjamin Keen Watkins Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN KEEN WATKINS MD (NPI 1033384805) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Louisiana (336352) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033384805
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN KEEN WATKINSCredential: MD
Location Address2015 UPPERGATE DR, ECC, 4TH FLOORAtlanta, GA 30322-1014
Mailing Address2015 Uppergate Dr, Ecc, 4th FloorAtlanta, GA 30322-1014 · (404) 785-1200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1033384805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 336352✔ Licensed in GA · 65626
Definition
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 336352 (LA)
2015 UPPERGATE DR, Atlanta, GA 30322

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Keen Watkins Md 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 ID5890083802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230825003553
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Watkins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
200 HOSPITAL DR W
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 851 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
298 HENRY CLAY AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 297 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

Pediatrics
2015 UPPERGATE DR
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2015 UPPERGATE DR, ROOM 434
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2015 UPPERGATE DR, 4TH FL
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2015 UPPERGATE DR, SUITE 208
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pediatrics
2015 UPPERGATE DR, 4TH FL
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
2015 UPPERGATE DR
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
2015 UPPERGATE DR
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2015 UPPERGATE DR, 4TH FL
ATLANTA, GA 30322

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 Benjamin Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Watkins is 1033384805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2008.

Where is Benjamin Watkins located?

Benjamin Watkins practices at 2015 Uppergate Dr Ecc, 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 785-1200.

What is Benjamin Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is Benjamin Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benjamin Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund (Hattiesburg, MS) and Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (New Orleans, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Watkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Benjamin 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 Benjamin Watkins was last updated on August 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.