Dr. Bruce James Watkins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Bruce James Watkins, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Vernal, Utah. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Siouxland Surgery Center Lp, Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City, Burgess Health Center, St Lukes Regional Medical Center, Orange City Area Health System. Dr. Bruce James Watkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cnos Pc. Dr. Bruce James Watkins may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Bruce James Watkins at 175 N 100 W 205 to request Dr. Bruce James Watkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 175 N 100 W
205
Vernal, UT 84078-2049
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Bruce James Watkins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9931278546
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice
  • Hand Surgery

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Bruce James Watkins graduated from medical school in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1326240425
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 1, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 29, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Bruce James Watkins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Bruce James Watkins has been primarily specialized in Surgery of the Hand for over 22 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
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    Surgery of the Hand
    A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Cnos Pc


Practice Locations

175 N 100 W
205
Vernal, UT 84078-2049

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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 29, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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