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 patients | 448 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,224 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,762 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,110 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)929 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)907 services
- 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.
- Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at ShermaSherman, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670076
- Texoma Medical CenterDenison, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450324
Practice locations
Addresses where William M. Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5012 S US Hwy 75, Suite 300Denison, TX 75020 (903) 416‑6015
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
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Denison
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denison, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texomacare
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679527527 |
| 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