Dr. Edmund D A Watkins
Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) in Dallas, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edmund D A Watkins, DDS, is an Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) specialist in Dallas, Texas. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Oral Surgery (Dentist Only). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Parkland Health And Hospital System. Dr. Edmund D A Watkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas. Dr. Edmund D A Watkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Edmund D A Watkins at 5939 Harry Hines Blvd to request Dr. Edmund D A Watkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edmund D A Watkins |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0840455507 |
| 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
- Oral Surgery (Dentist Only) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 22 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
help Doctor of Dental Surgery
The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.
Education and Training
- Dr. Edmund D A Watkins attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1497901862
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, August 17, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 18, 2012
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 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.
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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.
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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. Edmund D A Watkins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edmund D A Watkins has been primarily specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Dentist / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
click for detail Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
| 23027 | Texas |
- Dental Providers / Dentist
click for detail Dentist A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
| 23027 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Dallas, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- The University Of Texas Pathology
| The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas | 1491 |
Practice Locations
5939 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-9193
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
Friday, November 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, October 18, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Edmund D A Watkins [NPI: 1497901862]Oral Surgery (Dentist Only)