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MR. RUFUS W WATKINS MD
NPI 1699774752
Surgery in Clinton, SC

Q: What is Rufus Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rufus Watkins is 1699774752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Q: What is Rufus 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 Rufus Watkins was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 36 days 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 July 20, 2005

1012 MEDICAL RIDGE RD, CLINTON, SC 29325(864) 833-3852(864) 938-0501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Mr. Rufus W Watkins Md NPPES

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

MR. RUFUS W WATKINS MD (NPI 1699774752) is an individual surgery provider in Clinton, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (7010) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699774752

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameMR. RUFUS W WATKINSCredential: MD

Location Address1012 MEDICAL RIDGE RDClinton, SC 29325-4542

Mailing Address1012 Medical Ridge RdClinton, SC 29325-4542 · (864) 833-3852 · Fax (864) 938-0501

Phone(864) 833-3852

Fax(864) 938-0501

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1699774752 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 7010

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.

1012 MEDICAL RIDGE RD, Clinton, SC 29325

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid070103SC

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