Dr John J Watkins, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Duluth, MN

Dr John J Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. He went to University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Memorial Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 249-6360.

Dr John J Watkins is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 51822) 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 1457339079.

Contact Information

Dr John J Watkins, MD
1012 E 2nd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-2200
(218) 249-6360
(218) 249-6370



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John J Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, Minnesota
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 John J Watkins attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457339079
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800785866
  • Enrollment ID: I20130807000114

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John J Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457339079NPI-NPPES
41734726MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 51822 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Medical CenterAshland, WIHospital
St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Medical Center Inc802200044735

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Entity NameMemorial Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437179231
PECOS PAC ID: 8022000447
Enrollment ID: O20040402000938

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John J Watkins, MD
1012 E 2nd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-2200

Ph: (218) 249-6360
Dr John J Watkins, MD
1012 E 2nd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-2200

Ph: (218) 249-6360

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Duluth, MN

Dr. Joel A Zamzow, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E 1st St, Ste 400, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-722-5513    Fax: 218-722-6515
Samuel C. Hoxie, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 East 3rd Street, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-3520    
Glen H Rudolph, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E 1st St Ste 404, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-722-5513    Fax: 218-722-6515
Kathryn Elizabeth Huff, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-4000    
William R Lundberg, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1012 E 2nd St Bldg A4th, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-249-6365    Fax: 218-249-6370
Thomas George Patnoe,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-8364    
Anne Nicole Normand,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-5874    

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