LARA B. WATKINS MD – NPI #1184611600
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

LARA WATKINS is a physician located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184611600 to LARA WATKINS on September 30, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LARA RAYAN. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Jul 21, 2009. 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 LARA WATKINS below.

NPI Profile for
LARA B. WATKINS

NPI Number
1184611600
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LARA B. WATKINS
Former Name: LARA RAYAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
35 COLLIER ROAD, NW
SUITE 610
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 355-7375 Fax: (404) 350-9781
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LARA WATKINS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDGAPENDING
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
GA 050280
174400000X
- Specialist
GA 050280

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LARA WATKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
      1255 HIGHWAY 54 WEST
      FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
    • PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
      1133 EAGLE'S LANDING PARKWAY
      STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
    • PIEDMONT HOSPITAL
      1968 PEACHTREE RD NW
      ATLANTA, GA 30309
    • PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL INC
      1266 HIGHWAY 515 SOUTH
      JASPER, GA 30143
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC ATLANTA-DOWNTOWN
      231 NW 14TH ST NW
      ATLANTA, GA 30318
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CLAYTON COUNTY
      181 UPPER RIVERDALE RD
      RIVERDALE, GA 30274
    • RELIANT RENAL CARE GEORGIA LLC
      1720 Powder Springs Rd
      MARIETTA, GA 30064

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