Quick answers
- Does Colleen Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colleen 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 Colleen Watkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 356 Original Medicare patients and 491 services for Colleen Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Colleen Watkins's NPI number?
- 1689781205. 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 Colleen 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 | 356 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 491 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)318 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)69 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)33 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)24 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)16 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 cholesterol75%
- Osteoporosis75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis69%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Colleen Watkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Colleen 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.
- Garrett Regional Medical CenterOakland, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210017
- Preston Memorial HospitalKingwood, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511312
- Uniontown HospitalUniontown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390041
- United Hospital Center, IncBridgeport, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510006
- West Virginia University Hospitals, IncMorgantown, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510001
Practice locations
Addresses where Colleen Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Ctr DrMorgantown, WV 26506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Colleen Watkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Virginia University Medical Corporation1,980 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Morgantown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morgantown, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689781205 |
| 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