Dr Charles J Watkins, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Dr Charles J Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St Vincent Medical Group and his current practice location is 5 Saint Vincent Cir, Suite 501, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 666-2894.

Dr Charles J Watkins is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C5106) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033295878.

Contact Information

Dr Charles J Watkins, MD
5 Saint Vincent Cir, Suite 501,
Little Rock, AR 72205-5412
(501) 666-2894
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles J Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience48 Years
Location5 Saint Vincent Cir, Little Rock, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles J Watkins graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033295878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032205463
  • Enrollment ID: I20071017000436

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles J Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033295878NPI-NPPES
105022001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) C5106 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chi-st Vincent InfirmaryLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Vincent Medical Group5698758803139

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSt Vincent Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134176480
PECOS PAC ID: 5698758803
Enrollment ID: O20040622000224

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033404199
PECOS PAC ID: 1355512708
Enrollment ID: O20110915000739

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charles J Watkins, MD
5 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 501,
Little Rock, AR 72205-5414

Ph: (501) 666-2894
Dr Charles J Watkins, MD
5 Saint Vincent Cir, Suite 501,
Little Rock, AR 72205-5412

Ph: (501) 666-2894

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Little Rock, AR

Dr. Victor Bernard Williams, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9712 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-280-0499    Fax: 501-217-0222
Dr. Michael T Nolen, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7 Shackleford West Blvd, Suite 402, Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-492-2525    Fax: 501-492-2528
Dr. Charles David Williams, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9601 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-224-5666    Fax: 501-228-2007
Bassam N. Shukrallah, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9601 Baptist Health Dr Ste 200, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-223-2860    Fax: 501-223-2258
George Williams,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 53 Quercus Cir, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: 501-821-0050    
Thurston Matthew Bauer, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5 Saint Vincent Cir, Suite 501, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-666-2894    Fax: 501-666-9017

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