Physician Profile
William H. Watkins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watkins
Based in Shreveport, LA, William H. Watkins, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). William graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1995. William is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Medicare claims data shows William provided 3,422 services to 996 patients. The services billed most often include test for allergy using airborne allergenic extract injected into skin, professional service for single injection of allergen, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (318) 226-9441
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2121 LINE AVE
Shreveport, LA 71104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,422 services · 996 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
185 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using airborne allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95027 |
1,006 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
705 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
635 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
47 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
23 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
64 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
301 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Shreveport 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is William H. Watkins's specialty?
William H. Watkins is an otolaryngology (ent) in Shreveport, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find William H. Watkins?
William H. Watkins is listed at 2121 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact William H. Watkins?
The number on file is (318) 226-9441. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for William H. Watkins?
William H. Watkins's National Provider Identifier is 1003812009. 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
What is William H. Watkins's education?
William H. Watkins attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William H. Watkins have?
William H. Watkins has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is William H. Watkins known for?
According to Medicare billing data, William H. Watkins performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test for allergy using airborne allergenic extract injected into skin and professional service for single injection of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William H. Watkins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William H. Watkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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