Dr. Douglas J Watkins
Family Practice in Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Douglas J Watkins, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. Dr. Douglas J Watkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (320) 229-4917 to request Dr. Douglas J Watkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Douglas J Watkins |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
6002956331 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 37 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Douglas J Watkins attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1992795652
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Douglas J Watkins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Douglas J Watkins has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 37 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| 31999 | Minnesota |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 31999 | Minnesota |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Saint Louis Park, Minnesota | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
1900 Centracare Cir
Saint Cloud, MN 56303-5000
Phone: (320) 229-4917
Fax: (320) 229-5181
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, May 26, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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