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JOY ALIA WATKINS
NPI 1538689633
Speech-Language Pathologist in Largo, FL

Active since June 21, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
8254 118TH AVE STE 100, LARGO, FL 33773(727) 541-5304 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Joy Alia Watkins NPPES

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

JOY ALIA WATKINS (NPI 1538689633) is an individual speech-language pathologist provider in Largo, Florida, licensed in Florida (SZ8099) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538689633
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X
Provider Legal NameJOY ALIA WATKINS
Location Address8254 118TH AVE STE 100Largo, FL 33773
Mailing Address4817 E Yukon StTampa, FL 33617-6413 · (813) 466-8786
Phone(727) 541-5304
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2018
✔ NPI 1538689633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySpeech-Language PathologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code235Z00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · SZ8099
Definition
The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.
Also ListedDevelopmental TherapistTaxonomy 222Q00000X
8254 118TH AVE STE 100, Largo, FL 33773
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellpoint.Insurance ›

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

Joy Alia Watkins 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 ID4688946940
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170821003109

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Lampert's Home Therapy, Inc.
0.1 mi
Occupational Therapist
8254 118TH AVENUE N., STE 100
Largo, FL 33773
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265441810 (727) 541-5304

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 2

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.

Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder 92507
This treatment involves working with a specialist to improve communication skills. It could involve exercises to enhance speech clarity, language understanding, voice volume, or hearing comprehension. The goal is to enhance your ability to express and understand others effectively.
404 services12 patients
Evaluation of speech sound production with evaluation of language comprehension and expression 92523
This service involves assessing your ability to produce speech sounds and understand language. It also evaluates your ability to express yourself through language. It's a comprehensive review of your communication skills to identify any potential issues.
20 services14 patients

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.

KACIE MORGAN MERCADO
Speech-Language Pathologist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304
JILLIAN VENDITTI
Behavior Technician
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304
JENNA HAZUDA MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304
SHANETTE CRUME SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304
LINDSEY MICHELLE GEIGER
Speech-Language Pathologist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5204
MARGARET-ELIZABETH MCNALLY
Speech-Language Pathologist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304
MELANIE SHEA
Speech-Language Pathologist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304
ERIN RYCZEK OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
8254 118TH AVE STE 100
LARGO, FL 33773
Pinellas County (727) 541-5304

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 Joy Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Watkins is 1538689633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Where is Joy Watkins located?

Joy Watkins practices at 8254 118th Ave Ste 100, Largo, FL 33773. The listed phone number is (727) 541-5304.

What is Joy Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Speech-Language Pathologist with taxonomy code 235Z00000X.

Is Joy Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joy 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 Joy Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joy Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to Lampert's Home Therapy, Inc. (Largo, FL). 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 Joy Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joy Watkins accept?

Health plans from Wellpoint list Joy 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 Joy Watkins was last updated on June 10, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.