Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Watkins, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1093785099
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2544 Court Dr Ste G
Gastonia, NC 280543450
(704) 854-9990
fax (704) 866-9824
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 12, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #32973
- Medicaid
- NC #8985939
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093785099. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
662
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,683
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 104 | 104 | $238 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 91 | 89 | $124 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 82 | 82 | $84 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 75 | 68 | $85 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 75 | 64 | $119 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 43 | 43 | $158 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 39 | 39 | $84 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 30 | 29 | $135 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 29 | 29 | $128 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 25 | 25 | $169 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Gastonia Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$847
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 19 | $295.06 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 4 | $166.89 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 7 | $133.73 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $36.72 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $28.69 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $28.14 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $24.79 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $22.97 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $20.13 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $19.92 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $18.90 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $18.56 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $16.98 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $15.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
595
Patients
94
Total drug cost
$94,738
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 129 | 43 | $1,100 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 96 | 31 | $1,628 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 73 | 20 | $784 |
| Sulfasalazine | Generic | 44 | 0 | $1,448 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 39 | 0 | $1,321 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $17,463 |
| Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $4,396 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 27 | 0 | $482 |
| Mesalamine ER (Mesalamine) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $12,768 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $581 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Watkins's medical specialty?
Dr. William Watkins practices Gastroenterology Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. William Watkins practice?
Dr. William Watkins practices at 2544 Court Dr Ste G, Gastonia, NC 280543450. Office phone: 7048549990.
What is Dr. William Watkins's NPI?
Dr. William Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093785099, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Watkins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Watkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.