DOUGLAS J WATKINS M.D.
NPI 1992795652
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Saint Cloud, MN
NPI Status: Active since October 25, 2005
Contact Information
1900 CENTRACARE CIR
SAINT CLOUD, MN
ZIP 56303
Phone: (320) 229-4917
Fax: (320) 229-5181
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About DOUGLAS WATKINS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Watkins, a primary care provider established in Saint Cloud, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992795652 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QG0300X with license number 31999 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1992795652
- Provider Name
- DOUGLAS J WATKINS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1900 CENTRACARE CIR SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
- Location Phone
- (320) 229-4917
- Location Fax
- (320) 229-5181
- Mailing Address
- 3366 OAKDALE AVENUE NO #315 NORTH CLINIC PA ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422
- Mailing Phone
- (763) 587-7900
- Mailing Fax
- (320) 229-5181
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-25-2005
- Last Update Date
- 05-26-2010
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Douglas Watkins sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207QG0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 31999
- License State
- MN
- Taxonomy Description
- A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207Q00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Family Medicine | 31999 (MN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 080073015 | OTHER (01) | RAILROAD MEDICARE | |
| E02373 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| COMP | OTHER (01) | CHAMPUS | |
| 110935 | OTHER (01) | U-CARE | |
| COMP | OTHER (01) | ONE HEALTH PLAN/GREAT WST | |
| 438598 | OTHER (01) | PREFERRED ONE | |
| 86D81WA | OTHER (01) | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | |
| 761592200 | OTHER (01) | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MA) | |
| 2114087 | OTHER (01) | FIRST HEALTH PLAN | |
| COMP | OTHER (01) | MMSI | |
| 761592200 | MEDICAID (05) | MN | |
| 0707716 | OTHER (01) | MEDICA HEALTH PLANS | |
| E02373 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MN | |
| HP22747 | OTHER (01) | HEALTH PARTNERS | |
| 601023 | OTHER (01) | ARAZ GROUP/AMERICAS PPO | |
| 080010838 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MN |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Douglas Watkins is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 49 times for 36 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
This service was performed 77 times for 55 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
This service was performed 32 times for 31 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 56303 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $85.82
- Minimum New Patient Price $56
- Maximum New Patient Price $168.28
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.45
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.07
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $98.61
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
- Maximum Established Patient Price $138.04
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.65
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.51
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1992795652, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992795652, enumerated as an "individual" on October 25, 2005.
The provider is located at 1900 CENTRACARE CIR SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303 and the phone number is (320) 229-4917.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
