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CHRISTOPHER SHANE WATKINS MD
NPI 1447215371
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Louisville, KY

Active since April 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 E CHESTNUT ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 629-8000(303) 306-7753 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2025, Apr 2, 2020, Jul 15, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Christopher Shane Watkins Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER SHANE WATKINS MD (NPI 1447215371) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (32170) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447215371
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER SHANE WATKINSCredential: MD
Location Address200 E CHESTNUT STLouisville, KY 40202-1831
Mailing AddressPo Box 776351Chicago, IL 60677-6351 · (502) 559-9529 · Fax (502) 272-5339
Phone(502) 629-8000
Fax(303) 306-7753
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1447215371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 32170
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
200 E CHESTNUT ST, Louisville, KY 40202
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Other Identifiers 9

Other5145390Cigna / Cma Dba
Medicaid64321706KY
Other000000350754Anthem / Cma Dba
Other019327Siho / Cma Dba
Other2440458000Passport Advantage / Cma Dba
Other1169467Passport / Cma Dba
Other000052152DHumana / Cma Dba
OtherP00332737KY · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid200426460IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Shane 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 ID2264492487
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041013000031
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180088
Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

CATHERINE JARRETT PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
200 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
BENJAMIN MARTIN CHOI SAMPEDRO C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (214) 687-0001
KEVIN DANIEL MAHONEY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
200 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 634-6767
ANN ADAMS FRASER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-8000
NORTON HEALTHCARE
Pharmacy (Institutional Pharmacy)
200 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-7273
AARON NEAL SKINNER MD
Internal Medicine
200 E CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552
DR. KEVIN ANTHONY MARQUES
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-8000
SHAUN MADAHAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
200 E CHESTNUT ST, SERVICE BUILDING SUITE 303
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 629-5552

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 Christopher Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Watkins is 1447215371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2006.

Where is Christopher Watkins located?

Christopher Watkins practices at 200 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 629-8000.

What is Christopher Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Christopher Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Watkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Watkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Watkins is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Watkins was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.