2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1326220559 MD
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KIRK WATKINS, MD

Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ST GEORGE, Utah. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$60.4K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIRK WATKINS, MD filed 1,205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ST GEORGE, Utah, prescribing 81% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KIRK WATKINS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,205 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KIRK WATKINS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 KIRK WATKINS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2007

NPI 1326220559

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Rare

190 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,205 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,506

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Utah

1. Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

KIRK WATKINS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 251 HILTON DR, ST GEORGE, UT, 84770, with a listed phone of (435) 634-9630. NPI 1326220559 was issued on 11/29/2007. 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 1,205 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%. 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.

Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 190 enrolled providers across 45 states and an average of 1,506 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

251 HILTON DR
ST GEORGE, UT 84770

Provider Details

NPI 1326220559
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRK WATKINS, MD 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.

IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
ST GEORGE, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KIRK WATKINS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60.4K

Largest payer

JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KIRK WATKINS, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,205 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.

1,205
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,492
Total Day Supply
43,180
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
66 (5.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIRK WATKINS, MD 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
Zolpidem Tartrate
106
Gabapentin
95
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
70
Wakix
Pitolisant Hcl
62
Doxepin Hcl
60
Clonazepam
54
Modafinil
53
Alprazolam
45
Armodafinil
43
Temazepam
37

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

Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KIRK WATKINS, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

190
Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
45
States with Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,506
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRK WATKINS, MD's 1,205 claims are below the specialty average of 1,506.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Utah

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

Compare Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRK WATKINS, MD's specialty?
KIRK WATKINS, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in ST GEORGE, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRK WATKINS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRK WATKINS, MD wrote 1,205 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
Where is KIRK WATKINS, MD located?
KIRK WATKINS, MD is located at 251 HILTON DR, ST GEORGE, UT, 84770. Phone: (435) 634-9630.
What is KIRK WATKINS, MD's NPI number?
KIRK WATKINS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326220559, issued on 11/29/2007.
Does KIRK WATKINS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRK WATKINS, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does KIRK WATKINS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIRK WATKINS, MD had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%.
How many Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 190 Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 45 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,506 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRK WATKINS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRK WATKINS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Zolpidem Tartrate, Gabapentin, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRK WATKINS, MD accept Medicare?
KIRK WATKINS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,205 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRK WATKINS, MD's credentials?
KIRK WATKINS, MD's NPI is 1326220559 with credentials MD. 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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