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Family Practice

Ruthanne M. Watkins, DO

Works at hospitals in Bridgeport, WV · Morgantown, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Ruthanne M. Watkins, DO is a family doctor at 1511 Johnson Ave, Suite 104, Bridgeport, WV 26330. Phone: (681) 342-3700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ruthanne M. Watkins had 111 Original Medicare patients and 3,011 services. NPI 1174794069. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1511 Johnson Ave, Suite 104, Bridgeport, WV 26330 · Directions
  • Phone: (681) 342‑3700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: United Hospital Center, Inc, West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc
  • Group practice: United Physicians Care Inc
  • Medical school: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ruthanne M. Watkins, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ruthanne M. Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruthanne M. Watkins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ruthanne M. Watkins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 3,011 services for Ruthanne M. Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ruthanne M. Watkins's NPI number?
1174794069. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Ruthanne M. Watkins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients111
Services billed to Medicare3,011
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)164 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)162 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)109 services
  4. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)70 services
  5. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)47 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis68%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Ruthanne M. Watkins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruthanne M. Watkins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ruthanne M. Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ruthanne M. Watkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • United Physicians Care Inc125 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Bridgeport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bridgeport, WV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in United Physicians Care Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174794069
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians