JOHN J WATKINS MD
NPI 1457339079
Orthopaedic Surgery in Minocqua, WI

Active since January 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9576 HWY 70, MINOCQUA, WI 54548(715) 358-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2025, Dec 4, 2020, Feb 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About John J Watkins Md NPPES

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

JOHN J WATKINS MD (NPI 1457339079) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Minocqua, Wisconsin, licensed in Minnesota (51822) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Marshfield Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Duluth.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457339079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN J WATKINSCredential: MD
Location Address9576 HWY 70Minocqua, WI 54548-9067
Mailing Address9576 Hwy 70Minocqua, WI 54548-9067 · (715) 358-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2025
NPI 1457339079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses Licensed in MN · 51822 Licensed in WI · 56055
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
9576 HWY 70, Minocqua, WI 54548

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11012 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805-2200 · Phone (218) 249-6360 · Fax (218) 249-6370

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid41734726CO

Accepted 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

John J 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 ID6800785866
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130807000114
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 5

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

Marshfield Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshfield, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520037
Location611 St Joseph AveMarshfield, WI 54449 · Wood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Howard Young Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Woodruff, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520091
Location240 Maple StWoodruff, WI 54568 · Vilas County
Emergency services

Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

Acute Care Hospitals · Minocqua, WI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520212
Location9576 Highway 70Minocqua, WI 54548 · Oneida County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Flambeau Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Park Falls, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521325
Location98 Sherry AvePark Falls, WI 54552 · Price County
Emergency services

Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ashland, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521359
Location1615 Maple LaneAshland, WI 54806 · Ashland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54548 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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 20

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

Physician Assistant
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Psychologist
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Pediatrics
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Physician Assistant
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Hospitalist
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Podiatrist
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548

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 John Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Watkins is 1457339079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2006.

Where is John Watkins located?

John Watkins practices at 9576 Hwy 70, Minocqua, WI 54548. The listed phone number is (715) 358-1000.

What is John Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is John Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Watkins accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list John 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 John Watkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Watkins is affiliated with Marshfield Medical Center, Howard Young Medical Center, Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua, Flambeau Hospital and Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Watkins was last updated on June 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.