DR. LUCAS NATHANIEL WATKINS M.D,
NPI 1538406905
Surgery in Tampa, FL

Q: What is Lucas Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Watkins is 1538406905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2013.

Q: What is Lucas Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Watkins was last updated on December 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 January 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

5959 WEBB RD, TAMPA, FL 33615(813) 972-0000(888) 481-1487 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2021, Dec 13, 2020, Jun 22, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Lucas Nathaniel Watkins M.d, NPPES

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

DR. LUCAS NATHANIEL WATKINS M.D, (NPI 1538406905) is an individual surgery provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME114839) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538406905

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LUCAS NATHANIEL WATKINSCredential: M.D,

Location Address5959 WEBB RDTampa, FL 33615-3219

Mailing Address5959 Webb RdTampa, FL 33615-3219 · (813) 972-0000 · Fax (888) 481-1487

Phone(813) 972-0000

Fax(888) 481-1487

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2021

✔ NPI 1538406905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME114839✔ Licensed in CT · 55492

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

5959 WEBB RD, Tampa, FL 33615

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Dr. Lucas Nathaniel 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 ID6507096435

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170805000005

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

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

Norman Clayman Endocrine Institute, LLC

Same address

Surgery

5959 WEBB ROAD
Tampa, FL 33615

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
11 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1710591441 (813) 972-0000

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc

159 mi

Internal Medicine

555 NORTH BYRON BUTLER PARKWAY, TMH PHYSICIAN PARTNERS, PERRY
Perry, FL 32348

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
654 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558681684 (850) 838-8636

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 7

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.

Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands 60500

The procedure for removal or exploration of parathyroid glands involves a surgeon making a small incision in the neck to locate and remove one or more of the tiny parathyroid glands. These glands control calcium levels in the body. This procedure helps treat conditions like hyperparathyroidism.

307 services307 patients

Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536

An ultrasound scan of the head and neck soft tissue is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in these areas. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, such as tumors, cysts, or infections. It's painless and doesn't involve radiation.

136 services136 patients

Nuclear medicine study, 1 area 78800

A nuclear medicine study is a diagnostic procedure that uses a small amount of radioactive substance to examine the function of a specific area in your body. This safe, non-invasive test helps doctors detect diseases, assess your condition, and plan the best treatment.

136 services136 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

118 services118 patients

Incision of cyst or growth of thyroid 60200

This procedure involves making a small cut in the neck area to reach the thyroid gland. If there's a cyst or growth, it is carefully removed. This helps to maintain the normal function of the thyroid, which is crucial for body metabolism.

43 services43 patients

Removal or re-exploration of parathyroid glands 60502

This procedure involves the surgical removal or re-exploration of the parathyroid glands, which are small glands near your thyroid that control calcium levels in your body. It's typically performed when there's an issue affecting these glands' function.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100206

Location2901 W Swann AveTampa, FL 33609 · Hillsborough County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33615 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

$87.62 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

JAMIE C MITCHELL M.D.

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 972-0000

DR. KEVIN MACARTHUR PARRACK MD

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 972-0000

DR. TOBIAS JE CARLING MD, PHD

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 972-0000

EYAS ALKHALILI

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 940-3130

DR. NATHANIEL JAMES WALSH MD

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 940-3130

DR. DANIEL T RUAN M.D.

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 972-0000

DR. ANDREW BRICE RHODES DO

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (813) 972-0000

DR. JOSHUA ZIEHM D.O.

Surgery

5959 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615

Hillsborough County (844) 255-8548

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 Lucas Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Watkins is 1538406905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2013.

Where is Lucas Watkins located?

Lucas Watkins practices at 5959 Webb Rd, Tampa, FL 33615. The listed phone number is (813) 972-0000.

What is Lucas Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Lucas Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucas 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 Lucas Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lucas Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Norman Clayman Endocrine Institute, LLC (Tampa, FL) and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc (Perry, FL). 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 Lucas Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lucas Watkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 3 other insurers list Lucas 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 Lucas Watkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lucas Watkins is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Watkins was last updated on December 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.