Physician Profile
James L. Watkins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watkins
James L. Watkins, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Indianapolis, IN. Medicare claims data shows James provided 408 services to 304 patients. The services billed most often include review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope, insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope, and removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (317) 948-4978
- Email not available
Practice Locations
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
408 services · 304 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
77 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
58 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43276 |
33 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stent from pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43275 |
23 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
21 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Other procedure on pancreas | Procedure | 48999 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct or sphincter using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43277 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43246 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | Imaging | 74328 |
100 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into pancreatic duct using an endoscope | Imaging | 74329 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James L. Watkins specialize in?
James L. Watkins is a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is James L. Watkins located?
James L. Watkins is listed at 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James L. Watkins's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 948-4978. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James L. Watkins?
James L. Watkins's National Provider Identifier is 1326002395. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James L. Watkins train?
James L. Watkins attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James L. Watkins have?
James L. Watkins has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James L. Watkins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James L. Watkins performs procedures including insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope, removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope and replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope and review by radiologist of image from tube placement into pancreatic duct using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James L. Watkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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