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Nephrology

William M. Watkins, MD

Works at hospitals in Sherman, TX · Denison, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. William M. Watkins, MD is a nephrologist at 5012 S US Hwy 75, Suite 300, Denison, TX 75020. Phone: (903) 416-6015. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William M. Watkins had 448 Original Medicare patients and 15,224 services. NPI 1679527527. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William 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 William M. Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William 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 William M. Watkins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 448 Original Medicare patients and 15,224 services for William M. Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William M. Watkins's NPI number?
1679527527. 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 William 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 patients448
Services billed to Medicare15,224
Different services or procedures97
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,762 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,110 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)929 services
  4. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)907 services
  5. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)786 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • COPD26%

Hospitals where William M. Watkins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William 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 William M. Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Texomacare47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Denison

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denison, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texomacare

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year1972 (54 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679527527
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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