James L Watkins, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Indianapolis, IN

James L Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc and his current practice location is 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 948-4978.

James L Watkins is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01053715) 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 1326002395.

Contact Information

James L Watkins, MD
550 University Blvd,
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149
(317) 948-4978
(317) 944-2751



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames L Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience43 Years
Location550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana
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:
  • James L Watkins attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326002395
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/24/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810986775
  • Enrollment ID: I20040507000275

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James L Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326002395NPI-NPPES
200317870MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 01053715 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc3375446347279

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Entity NameUniversity Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861441537
PECOS PAC ID: 3375446347
Enrollment ID: O20040202000510

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James L Watkins, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

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James L Watkins, MD
550 University Blvd,
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149

Ph: (317) 948-4978

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