Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Watkins, M.D.

General Practice Physician (CMS: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine) · Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician · Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1023009321
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 Abbey Pl, Ste. 105
Charlotte, NC 282093835
(704) 512-5360
fax (704) 512-5080
Mailing address
Po Box 470255
Charlotte, NC 282470255

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 23, 2018
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208D00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #24954
Medicaid
NC #8985934

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023009321. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,110
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$60,730
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 521 148 $56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 162 100 $34
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 148 33 $24
99183 Management of oxygen chamber therapy 148 13 $101
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 65 65 $79
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound 53 30 $28
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 13 12 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Charlotte General Practice Physician, average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$127
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Organogenesis INC. 2 $63.45
Tactile Systems Technology INC 1 $25.88
Next Science LLC 1 $23.83
Medtronic, INC. 1 $13.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$127

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
73
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$675
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 21 12 $321
Mupirocin Generic 20 11 $109
Nystatin Generic 16 11 $187
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 16 13 $58

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Watkins's medical specialty?
Dr. James Watkins practices General Practice Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. James Watkins practice?
Dr. James Watkins practices at 1601 Abbey Pl, Charlotte, NC 282093835. Office phone: 7045125360.
What is Dr. James Watkins's NPI?
Dr. James Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023009321, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Watkins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Watkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11045). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.