Dr. William Watkins
Otolaryngology in Shreveport, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William Watkins, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus Health Shreveport - Bossier, Minden Medical Center, Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center, Willis Knighton Medical Center. Dr. William Watkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ear Nose And Throat Center A Medical Corporation. Dr. William Watkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 226-9441 to request Dr. William Watkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William Watkins |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8628113388 |
| 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
- Otolaryngology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 29 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. William Watkins attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1995.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1003812009
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 23, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
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. William Watkins
Medical Licenses
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
click for detail Otolaryngology An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
| 022795 | Louisiana |
- Otolaryngology / Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
click for detail Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
| 022795 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Minden, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Bossier City, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Ear Nose And Throat Center A Medical Corporation
| Ear Nose And Throat Center A Medical Corporation | 8 |
Practice Locations
2121 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71104-2126
Phone: (318) 226-9441
Phone 2: 3182269441232
Fax: (318) 425-3236
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 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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