Quick answers
- Does Angel Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Angel 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 Angel Watkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 123 services for Angel Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Angel Watkins's NPI number?
- 1417321241. 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 Angel 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 patients | 52 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 123 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)54 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)18 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)11 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Heart failure58%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Diabetes38%
- Arthritis29%
Hospitals where Angel Watkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Angel 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
Practice locations
Addresses where Angel Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5818 Columbia AveHammond, IN 46320 (219) 237‑5160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Angel Watkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oak Street Health Physicians Group PC229 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oak Street Health Physicians Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417321241 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians