Dr Herbert L Watkins, MD - Medicare Urology in Houston, TX

Dr Herbert L Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Houston Metro Urology and his current practice location is 1140 Westmont Dr Ste 425, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 453-4395.

Dr Herbert L Watkins is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J5053) 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 1043399322.

Contact Information

Dr Herbert L Watkins, MD
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 425,
Houston, TX 77015-4358
(713) 453-4395
(713) 453-4397



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Herbert L Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience34 Years
Location1140 Westmont Dr Ste 425, Houston, Texas
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 Herbert L Watkins attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043399322
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739160367
  • Enrollment ID: I20040528000224

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Herbert L Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043399322NPI-NPPES
135715412MedicaidTX
135715406MedicaidTX
135715413MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology J5053 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hca Houston Healthcare SoutheastPasadena, TXHospital
Ad Hospital East, LlcHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Houston Metro Urology397150823525

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHouston Metro Urology
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245281922
PECOS PAC ID: 3971508235
Enrollment ID: O20060920000518

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Herbert L Watkins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Herbert L Watkins, MD
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 425,
Houston, TX 77015-4358

Ph: (713) 453-4395
Dr Herbert L Watkins, MD
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 425,
Houston, TX 77015-4358

Ph: (713) 453-4395

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