2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1053349860 M.D.
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JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in KALISPELL, Montana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 237 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. filed 1,609 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in KALISPELL, Montana, prescribing 84% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,609 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2006

NPI 1053349860

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,609 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Montana

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 350 HERITAGE WAY STE 2100, KALISPELL, MT, 59901, with a listed phone of (406) 257-8992. NPI 1053349860 was issued on 06/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATKINS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,609 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 237 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $210K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

350 HERITAGE WAY STE 2100
KALISPELL, MT 59901

Provider Details

NPI 1053349860
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,609 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,609
Total Claims
$210K
Total Drug Cost
237
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,168
Total Day Supply
93,776
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$184K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 85, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
178
Eliquis
Apixaban
149
Furosemide
111
Carvedilol
105
Losartan Potassium
99
Atorvastatin Calcium
98
Potassium Chloride
74
Lisinopril
54
Amlodipine Besylate
50
Amiodarone Hcl
47

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s 1,609 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Montana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WATKINS.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s specialty?
JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in KALISPELL, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. wrote 1,609 Medicare Part D claims totaling $210K in drug costs for 237 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. located?
JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. is located at 350 HERITAGE WAY STE 2100, KALISPELL, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 257-8992.
What is JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053349860, issued on 06/29/2006.
Does JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $184K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,609 Part D claims and 237 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s credentials?
JEFFREY WATKINS, M.D.'s NPI is 1053349860 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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