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DR. JOSEPH R WATKINS M.D.
NPI 1659396695
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in South Jordan, UT

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
912 W BAXTER DR STE 120, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095(801) 666-7220(801) 432-8466 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph R Watkins M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH R WATKINS M.D. (NPI 1659396695) is an individual neurology provider in South Jordan, Utah, licensed in Utah (1706651205) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659396695
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH R WATKINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address912 W BAXTER DR STE 120South Jordan, UT 84095-5876
Mailing Address912 W Baxter Dr Ste 120South Jordan, UT 84095-5876 · (801) 666-7220 · Fax (801) 432-8466
Phone(801) 666-7220
Fax(801) 432-8466
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1659396695 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 1706651205
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
912 W BAXTER DR STE 120, South Jordan, UT 84095
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Other Identifiers 1

Other7246AWY · Wyoming License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware 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. Joseph R 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 ID9830091222
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070220000316
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

2

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

Riverside Medical Center LLC
24 mi
Multi-Specialty
3152 N UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100
Provo, UT 84604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649567504 (801) 229-2002
Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group, LLC
374 mi
Medical Oncology
214 E 23RD ST
Cheyenne, WY 82001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659458008 (307) 773-8237

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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
59 services57 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
45 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
15 services15 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819
The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cheyenne, WY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number530014
Location214 East 23rd StreetCheyenne, WY 82001 · Laramie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84095 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Joseph Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Watkins is 1659396695. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Joseph Watkins located?

Joseph Watkins practices at 912 W Baxter Dr Ste 120, South Jordan, UT 84095. The listed phone number is (801) 666-7220.

What is Joseph Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Joseph Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Riverside Medical Center LLC (Provo, UT) and Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group, LLC (Cheyenne, WY). 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 Joseph Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Watkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Select Health list Joseph 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 Joseph Watkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Watkins is affiliated with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Watkins was last updated on June 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.