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Dr. John Watkins, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Surgery Physician · Pain Medicine Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1851367718
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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7800 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871107552
(702) 839-1203
fax (702) 839-1301 - Mailing address
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4454 N Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 891305286
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 5, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Mexico #MD2018-0581 · California #G67480
- Medicaid
- NM #42475813
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851367718. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,877
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$174,950
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 722 | 47 | $0 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 327 | 190 | $60 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 296 | 97 | $123 | |
99441 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 291 | 154 | $52 | |
G0482 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 189 | 140 | $195 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 95 | 95 | $162 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 92 | 74 | $10 | |
83735 |
Magnesium level | 92 | 74 | $7 | |
84100 |
Phosphate level | 92 | 74 | $5 | |
84550 |
Uric acid level, blood | 92 | 74 | $4 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Albuquerque Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,154
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 42 | $1,842.74 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $311.31 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,806
Patients
685
Total drug cost
$75,493
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 369 | 120 | $6,990 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 254 | 88 | $4,032 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 181 | 83 | $4,566 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | Generic | 132 | 31 | $7,413 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 111 | 29 | $3,192 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 105 | 39 | $800 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 91 | 46 | $2,412 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 87 | 43 | $1,049 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 85 | 29 | $1,694 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 79 | 44 | $600 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Watkins's medical specialty?
Dr. John Watkins practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. John Watkins practice?
Dr. John Watkins practices at 7800 Constitution Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871107552. Office phone: 7028391203.
What is Dr. John Watkins's NPI?
Dr. John Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851367718, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Watkins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Watkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.