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JOSHUA A. WATKINS M.D.
NPI 1275581761
Anesthesiology in Bloomington, IN

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 W 2ND ST, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403(812) 353-9147 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Joshua A. Watkins M.d. NPPES

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

JOSHUA A. WATKINS M.D. (NPI 1275581761) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bloomington, Indiana, licensed in California (A105101) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275581761
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA A. WATKINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 W 2ND STBloomington, IN 47403-2317
Mailing Address601 W 2nd StBloomington, IN 47403-2317 · (812) 353-9147 · Fax (317) 870-0499
Phone(812) 353-9147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 2012
✔ NPI 1275581761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A105101
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License A105101 (CA)
601 W 2ND ST, Bloomington, IN 47403
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINBQ169ZCA
Medicaid1538338CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua A. 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 ID4385792209
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120619000126
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Watkins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Bloomington Anesthesiologists PC
6.2 mi
Anesthesiology
2651 E DISCOVERY PKWY
Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912951054 (812) 353-9147

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150051
Location2651 East Discovery ParkwayBloomington, IN 47408 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. MICHAEL TIM DUNFEE M.D.
Anesthesiology
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 334-8958
LAURIE M EYNON
Dietitian, Registered
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-9568
ROBERT G PURSELL NP
Nurse Practitioner
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-9515
DAVID A DUNN D.O.
Anesthesiology
601 W 2ND ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-2317
DR. HOWIS YVETTE AROS MD
Hospitalist
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-9515
ERIN D WILSON
Dietitian, Registered
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-9568
ALVIN PERRY GRIFFITH M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-5603
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BLOOMINGTON INC
Rehabilitation Unit
601 W 2ND ST
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Monroe County (812) 353-9940

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 Joshua Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Watkins is 1275581761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Joshua Watkins located?

Joshua Watkins practices at 601 W 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47403. The listed phone number is (812) 353-9147.

What is Joshua Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joshua Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua 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 organization bills Medicare for Joshua Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to Bloomington Anesthesiologists PC (Bloomington, IN). The 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 Joshua Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joshua Watkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Watkins is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Watkins was last updated on June 13, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.