Dr. James F Watkins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 33+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James F Watkins, MD,FACS, is a General Surgery specialist in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. Dr. James F Watkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tri-County Surgical Specialists Llc. Dr. James F Watkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. James F Watkins at 9239 Medical Plaza Dr to request Dr. James F Watkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 9239 Medical Plaza Dr
Charleston, SC 29406-9126
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James F Watkins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8022036599
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 33 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.
  • FACS

Education and Training

  • Dr. James F Watkins attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1991.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396814737
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 13, 2012

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James F Watkins has been primarily specialized in Trauma Surgery for over 33 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Trauma Surgery
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    Trauma Surgery
    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
  • 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.
  • Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
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    Surgical Critical Care
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
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    Surgical Critical Care
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Medical Group Practice

  • Tri-County Surgical Specialists Llc


Practice Locations

9239 Medical Plaza Dr
Charleston, SC 29406-9126
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, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, August 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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