Quick answers
- Does Edmund D. Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edmund D. 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.
- What is Edmund D. Watkins's NPI number?
- 1497901862. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Edmund D. Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5151 Maple AveDallas, TX 75235
- 5201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235
- 5201 Harry Hines VlvdDallas, TX 75235 (214) 590‑5582
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edmund D. Watkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas3,187 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
Other oral surgeons in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Dental school | Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497901862 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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