Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Watkins, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Registered Nurse · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Dallas, TX

  • NPI 1104877570
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12222 Merit Dr Ste 600
Dallas, TX 752513294
(972) 715-5000
fax (972) 715-9976
Additional location
6606 Lbj Fwy, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 752406533
Mailing address
Po Box 840853
Dallas, TX 752840865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Texas #AP118160 · Tennessee #APN 10901 · Texas #127445
Medicaid (2)
TX #205650905 · TN #3631384

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104877570. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
94
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$9,160
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 50 48 $91
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 18 17 $115
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $98
01937 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 13 13 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 359 peers in Dallas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Watkins's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Watkins practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Dallas, TX.
Where does Dr. Karen Watkins practice?
Dr. Karen Watkins practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 752513294. Office phone: 9727155000.
What is Dr. Karen Watkins's NPI?
Dr. Karen Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104877570, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Watkins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Watkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01938); Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (HCPCS 00300); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.