Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Watkins, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Fairhope, AL

  • NPI 1518279520
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
770 Middle St Ste B
Fairhope, AL 365321766
(251) 928-1191
fax (251) 928-4529
Mailing address
1208 US Highway 98
Daphne, AL 365264254

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 29, 2019
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #32715 · Mississippi #22660

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518279520. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,285
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$122,956
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 693 305 $74
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 259 244 $106
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 197 120 $112
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 136 130 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Fairhope Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 190. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
355
Patients
329
Total drug cost
$2,470
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 45 44 $643
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 37 37 $215
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 33 32 $273
Tramadol Hcl Generic 29 28 $80
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 26 26 $275
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 23 23 $122
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 21 20 $128
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 20 0 $173
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 20 19 $101
Furosemide Generic 19 18 $75

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Watkins's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Watkins practices Hospitalist Physician in Fairhope, AL.
Where does Dr. Paul Watkins practice?
Dr. Paul Watkins practices at 770 Middle St Ste B, Fairhope, AL 365321766. Office phone: 2519281191.
What is Dr. Paul Watkins's NPI?
Dr. Paul Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518279520, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Watkins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Watkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.