FRANKLIN S. WATKINS MD – NPI #1356364509
Internal Medicine
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
FRANKLIN WATKINS is a physician located in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356364509 to FRANKLIN WATKINS on July 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Dec 05, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FRANKLIN WATKINS below.
NPI Profile for
FRANKLIN S. WATKINS
(about 20 years ago)
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157 Phone: (336) 716-2255 Fax:
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27102-0344 Phone: (336) 716-2255 Fax:
Identifiers for FRANKLIN WATKINS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | AETNA | 7441824 | |
| OTHER | BCBS | 142T1 | |
| OTHER | MEDCOST | 190071 | |
| OTHER | MEDICARE | 2059640 | |
| OTHER | PARTNERS | 808507 | |
| OTHER | RR MEDICARE | P00367379 | |
| MEDICAID | NC | 5905715 | |
| MEDICAID | VA | 10390150 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RG0300X - Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary) |
NC | 2006-00827 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
FRANKLIN WATKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITALMEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157
- NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITALMEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
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