NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1558450841 M.D.
Verify on CMS → John Watkins, M.D.
Radiation Oncology Physician in Bismarck, North Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,141 in Radiation Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
303
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 135
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
John Watkins, M.D. filed 303 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Radiation Oncology Physician in Bismarck, North Dakota, prescribing 96% generic.
- 303
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about John Watkins, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1558450841), first enumerated 10/12/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 303 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1558450841 · Radiation Oncology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1558450841
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 6K Radiation Oncology
- RX-LIGHT 303
- BOOK-THIN 22 in North Dakota
- PHOTO-ENUM James Pelton · 2006
John Watkins, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
303 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Watkins, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Watkins, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Radiation Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
303 124% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Dakota
How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Radiation Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558450841 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Radiation Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/12/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Watkins, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bismarck Cancer Center
Bismarck, ND
Sanford Health OF Northern Minnesota
Bemidji, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
John Watkins, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Radiation Oncology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 303 2024 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 2024.
303
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 397.4
- Total Day Supply
- 8,725
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $507
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (4.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 17% female / 83% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Watkins, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
118 claims
- Levofloxacin 37
Levofloxacin
37 claims
- Lorazepam 37
Lorazepam
37 claims
- Pentoxifylline 21
Pentoxifylline
21 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er 18
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 118 |
| Levofloxacin | 37 |
| Lorazepam | 37 |
| Pentoxifylline | 21 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Radiation Oncology Physician Overview
How John Watkins, M.D. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
6,141
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
135
Avg Claims per Provider
John Watkins, M.D.'s 303 claims are above the specialty average of 135.
Nationwide Radiation Oncology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Watkins, both outside North Dakota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in North Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Watkins.
One of 22 Radiation Oncology Physician providers enrolled in North Dakota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Robert Arusell
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Dennis Bier
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Miran Blanchard
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Mark Cooper
MD
Fargo, ND
Dr. Salah Dajani
MD
Fargo, ND
Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Watkins, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Watkins, M.D. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in Bismarck, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Watkins, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, John Watkins, M.D. wrote 303 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is John Watkins, M.D. located? ▼
John Watkins, M.D. is located at 500 N 8TH ST, Bismarck, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 222-6100.
What is John Watkins, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Watkins, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558450841, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does John Watkins, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Watkins, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $507 in brand drug costs.
Does John Watkins, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Watkins, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,141 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Watkins, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, John Watkins, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Levofloxacin, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Watkins, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Watkins, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 303 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Watkins, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Watkins, M.D.'s NPI is 1558450841 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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