Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey R. Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey R. 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 Jeffrey R. Watkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 190 services for Jeffrey R. Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey R. Watkins's NPI number?
- 1720373509. 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 Jeffrey R. 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 | 99 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 190 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)19 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)16 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)16 services
- Insertion of abdominal cavity tube using an endoscope (49324)15 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol58%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Arthritis37%
- Atrial fibrillation29%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Jeffrey R. Watkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey R. 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.
- Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380017
- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500050
- Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380004
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey R. Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1040 NW 22nd Ave, Suite 470Portland, OR 97210
- 315 SE Stonemill Dr, Suite 220Vancouver, WA 98684 (503) 914‑0024
- 505 NE 87th Ave, Suite 301Vancouver, WA 98664 (360) 514‑2550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey R. Watkins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PeaceHealth249 clinicians in the group
- Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PeaceHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 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) | 1720373509 |
| 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