Individual provider

John Watkins, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Surgery Physician Pain Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

John Watkins, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Albuquerque, NM, registered under NPI 1851367718. This provider registers 4 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 7800 CONSTITUTION AVE NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD2018-0581 NM Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician primary
G67480 CA Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
G67480 CA Surgery Physician
G67480 CA Pain Medicine Physician
MD2018-0581 NM Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: NM, CA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Anesthesiology
PAC ID
6507855541

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Texas I20110316000138 Practitioner - Anesthesiology
New Mexico I20180705001254 Practitioner - Anesthesiology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Anesthesiology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (TX, NM). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: California and New Mexico. The practice address on file is in Albuquerque, NM, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CA California
Licence
G67480
Specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
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NM New Mexico practice address
Licence
MD2018-0581
Specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Verify with the NM board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Pain Medicine covers

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207LP2900X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 5 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Pain Medicine MD2018-0581 NM primary
207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Pain Medicine G67480 CA
208600000X Surgery Physician G67480 CA
208VP0000X Pain Medicine Physician Pain Medicine G67480 CA
208VP0014X Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Interventional Pain Medicine MD2018-0581 NM

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1851367718 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateFeb 28, 2006
Last updatedMay 5, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 7800 CONSTITUTION AVE NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(702) 839-1203
Fax (702) 839-1301
Mailing address 4454 N DECATUR BLVD
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Other identifiers 42475813 · Medicaid (NM)
This record was updated on May 5, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1851367718 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 5 1 3 6 7 7 1
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 1 1 6 6 5 7 2

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1851367718?
NPI 1851367718 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to John Watkins, M.D. in Albuquerque, NM. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pain Medicine cover?
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
How do I contact John Watkins, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (702) 839-1203, last updated May 5, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does John Watkins, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1851367718 a valid number?
Yes. 1851367718 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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