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BENJAMIN WATKINS D.O.
NPI 1700249232
Emergency Medicine in Amherst, NY

Active since April 01, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
262 WOODCREST DR, AMHERST, NY 14226(716) 807-4793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Benjamin Watkins D.o. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN WATKINS D.O. (NPI 1700249232) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Amherst, New York, licensed in Pennsylvania (OT016940) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700249232
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN WATKINSCredential: D.O.
Location Address262 WOODCREST DRAmherst, NY 14226-1226
Mailing Address262 Woodcrest DrAmherst, NY 14226-1226 · (716) 807-4793
Phone(716) 807-4793
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2016
✔ NPI 1700249232 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OT016940
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
262 WOODCREST DR, Amherst, NY 14226
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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

Benjamin Watkins D.o. 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 ID6406141670
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190822001047
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 Benjamin Watkins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mary Washington Healthcare Physicians
330 mi
Family Medicine
1001 SAM PERRY BLVD
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295999852 (540) 741-1100
Fredericksburg Emergency Medical Alliance, Inc.
330 mi
Emergency Medicine
1001 SAM PERRY BLVD
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396779153 (540) 741-1167

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
353 services350 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
181 services177 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
94 services93 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mary Washington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fredericksburg, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490022
Location1001 Sam Perry BoulevardFredericksburg, VA 22401 · Fredericksburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Stafford Hospital, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Stafford, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490140
Location101 Hospital Center BoulevardStafford, VA 22554 · Stafford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14226 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 Benjamin Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Watkins is 1700249232. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2016.

Where is Benjamin Watkins located?

Benjamin Watkins practices at 262 Woodcrest Dr, Amherst, NY 14226. The listed phone number is (716) 807-4793.

What is Benjamin Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benjamin Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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 Benjamin Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mary Washington Healthcare Physicians (Fredericksburg, VA) and Fredericksburg Emergency Medical Alliance, Inc. (Fredericksburg, VA). 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 Benjamin Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Benjamin Watkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Watkins is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Watkins was last updated on April 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.