Active NPI 1720373509 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jeffrey Robert Watkins , MD

Surgery • Vancouver, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jeffrey Watkins, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Vancouver, WA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2011, Dr. Watkins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 505 NE 87TH AVE STE 301.

Dr. Watkins maintains professional affiliations with Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, Llc, Peacehealth and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

505 Ne 87th Ave Ste 301

Vancouver, WA 986641965

Telephone 3605147374

Fax 3605147384

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Peacehealth Facility NPI 1609061969

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Vancouver, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -12.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.9 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Vancouver, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watkins (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Vancouver Specialty Average (27.9 Years) 27.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	20	$1131.51	$92.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$262.17	$89.03
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	16	16	$744.07	$230.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$597.22	$174.92
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	15	15	$1139.00	$363.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$388.87	$130.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$744.07	$216.29
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$1131.51	$68.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$262.17	$93.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$597.22	$170.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	24	$1131.51	$89.51
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	12	$144.89	$38.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$597.22	$172.73
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$363.42	$99.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$388.87	$133.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	17	$144.89	$39.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$388.87	$135.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$597.22	$172.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	28	$495.82	$142.93
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	16	$155.79	$40.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	17	$388.87	$113.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$597.22	$170.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$389.18	$112.61
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$2670.99	$663.83
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	13	13	$872.59	$366.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	30	20	$144.89	$39.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	24	$388.87	$111.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$597.22	$160.29
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$359.10	$102.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$389.18	$110.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$262.17	$76.07
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$2670.99	$673.00
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	13	$1131.51	$110.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$495.82	$138.24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	11	$262.16	$73.49
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	12	12	$111.30	$102.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$389.18	$107.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$597.22	$167.71
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	25	24	$348.73	$102.34
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	11	$144.89	$39.68
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	19	19	$1150.99	$329.68
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1525.28	$398.63
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$2719.55	$664.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-05

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OR MD184094

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD60631157

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX BP10040007

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License WA MD60631157

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Peacehealth

505 Ne 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 986641965

Phone: 3605142550

Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, Llc

315 Se Stonemill Dr, Vancouver, WA 986846987

Phone: 5039140024

Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, Llc

1040 Nw 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 972103062

Secondary Practice Locations

1101 Madison St Ste 900

Seattle, WA 981041347

Phone: 2062156800

1040 Nw 22nd Ave Ste 470

Portland, OR 972103062

Phone: 5039140024

2222 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 322

Portland, OR 972105101

Phone: 5039140024

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jaime Aranda-Michel , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Scott Russi , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dana Hemmati , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1154584241

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alison Stull , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1205238805

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Mark Eichler , MD

Surgery

NPI 1285832956

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andrea Lange , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1639231749

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2026

Registered at 505 NE 87TH AVE STE 301, VANCOUVER, WA 986641965 (Tel: 3605147374)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 05, 2026

Surgery (License #MD60631157 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2022

Registered at 1040 NW 22ND AVE STE 470, PORTLAND, OR 972103062 (Tel: 5039140024)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2022

Registered at 1040 NW 22ND AVE STE 470, PORTLAND, OR 972103062 (Tel: 5039140024)

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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2021

Registered at 2222 NW LOVEJOY ST STE 322, PORTLAND, OR 972105101 (Tel: 5039140024)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 17, 2021

Registered at 2222 NW LOVEJOY ST STE 322, PORTLAND, OR 972105101 (Tel: 5039140024)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 17, 2021

Surgery (License #BP10040007 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 25, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2016

Registered at 1101 MADISON ST STE 900, SEATTLE, WA 981041347 (Tel: 2062156800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 25608, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841250608 (Tel: 2063204476)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 25, 2016

Recorded as JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2016

Surgery (License #MD60631157 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720373509

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2011

Last Update: January 05, 2026

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1040 Nw 22nd Ave Ste 470

Portland, OR 972103062

Phone: 5039140024

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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