William Harrel Watkins, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Shreveport, LA

William Harrel Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Ear Nose And Throat Center A Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 2121 Line Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 226-9441.

William Harrel Watkins is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 022795) 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 1003812009.

Contact Information

William Harrel Watkins, MD
2121 Line Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71104-2126
(318) 226-9441
(318) 425-3236

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Harrel Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience29 Years
Location2121 Line Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana
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:
  • William Harrel Watkins attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003812009
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628113388
  • Enrollment ID: I20100916000967

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Harrel Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003812009NPI-NPPES
1687464MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 022795 (Louisiana)Primary
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 022795 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Health Shreveport - BossierShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ear Nose And Throat Center A Medical Corporation44866295408

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. William Harrel Watkins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEar Nose & Throat Center A Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649350968
PECOS PAC ID: 4486629540
Enrollment ID: O20040901000054

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. William Harrel 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
William Harrel Watkins, MD
2121 Line Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71104-2126

Ph: (318) 226-9441
William Harrel Watkins, MD
2121 Line Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71104-2126

Ph: (318) 226-9441

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