Quick answers
- Does Channae Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Channae Watkins may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Channae Watkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 83 Original Medicare patients and 573 services for Channae Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Channae Watkins's NPI number?
- 1578115234. 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 Channae 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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 573 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)463 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)80 services
- Residence visit for new patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99341)21 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Depression66%
- Anxiety54%
- Diabetes52%
Hospitals where Channae Watkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Channae 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.
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002
Practice locations
Addresses where Channae Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6910 N Main St, Unit 52Granger, IN 46530 (574) 231‑6766
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Channae Watkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Great Lakes Behavior Management Specialists, Inc.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Granger
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Granger, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Great Lakes Behavior Management Specialists, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578115234 |
| 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