JEFFREY R. WATKINS M.D. – NPI #1720373509
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

JEFFREY WATKINS is a surgeon located in VANCOUVER, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720373509 to JEFFREY WATKINS on June 09, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 05, 2026. 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 JEFFREY WATKINS below.

NPI Profile for
JEFFREY R. WATKINS

NPI Number
1720373509
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JEFFREY R. WATKINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
505 NE 87TH AVE STE 301
VANCOUVER, WA 98664-1965
Phone: (360) 514-7374 Fax: (360) 514-7384
3 Other location(s):
1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 470
Portland, OR 97210-3062
Phone: (503) 914-0024
Fax: (503) 914-0025
2222 NW Lovejoy St Ste 322
Portland, OR 97210-5101
Phone: (503) 914-0024
Fax: (503) 914-0025
1101 Madison St Ste 900
Seattle, WA 98104-1347
Phone: (206) 215-6800
Fax: (206) 215-6801
Mailing address
1040 NW 22ND AVE STE 470
PORTLAND, OR 97210-3062
Phone: (503) 914-0024 Fax: (503) 914-0025
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 05, 2026

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 WA MD60631157
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)		 WA MD60631157

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2011
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
JEFFREY WATKINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
      1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121
      PORTLAND, OR 97210
    • LEGACY SALMON CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
      2211 NE 139TH STREET
      VANCOUVER, WA 98686
    • PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PLACE
      VANCOUVER, WA 98668
    • PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER
      9205 SW BARNES ROAD
      PORTLAND, OR 97225

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