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Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD

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Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

2121 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104

(318) 226-9441

Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health and EAR NOSE AND THROAT CENTER A MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

2121 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD performed more non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

injections

By Affordability:

allergen immunotherapy

ear procedures

immunotherapy

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for allergen immunotherapy, ear procedures, immunotherapy, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2012 were immunotherapy, ear procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	19
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	688
ear procedures	166
immunotherapy	166
injections	166
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2013 were ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	14
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	688
ear procedures	137
immunotherapy	119
injections	119
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43
preventive care	19
vaccines	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	90
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2014 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	28
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	1220
ear procedures	320
immunotherapy	736
injections	736
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	76
nosebleed treatment	37
preventive care	69
vaccines	69

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	797
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	175
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2015 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1183
ear procedures	287
immunotherapy	620
injections	620
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79
nosebleed treatment	13
preventive care	51
vaccines	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	1002

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1464
Black	240
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	612
85 and over	290
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2016 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	965
ear procedures	278
immunotherapy	461
injections	461
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	78
minimally invasive procedures	78
nosebleed treatment	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	117
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2017 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	1053
ear procedures	262
immunotherapy	392
injections	392
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	69
minimally invasive procedures	69
nosebleed treatment	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	126
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	18
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	992
ear procedures	312
immunotherapy	612
injections	612
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	135
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	31
doctor visit	961
ear procedures	234
immunotherapy	551
injections	551
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	575
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	103
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	15
doctor visit	719
ear procedures	189
immunotherapy	408
injections	408
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	85
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2021 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	694
ear procedures	191
immunotherapy	580
injections	580
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	98
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	762
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	745
ear procedures	213
immunotherapy	518
injections	518
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50
skin testing	762

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	105
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Shreveport, LA were allergy testing, skin testing, immunotherapy and injections.

allergy testing	762
CT scan	20
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	900
ear procedures	235
immunotherapy	469
injections	469
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	65
nosebleed treatment	19
preventive care	46
skin testing	762
vaccines	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	95
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	599
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	255
85 and over	120
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	287

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

EAR NOSE AND THROAT CENTER A MEDICAL CORPORATION

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$253 Propel $253
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$231 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $231
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$180 DUPIXENT $180
GENZYME CORPORATION	$126 DUPIXENT $126
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$58 RAGWITEK $32	NASONEX Respiratory $13	$13
Other	$219 Rhinology $49	Dymista $38	Otovel $34	DUPIXENT $19	NUCALA $14	Other $65

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,018
Education	$49

Biography

Dr. William Watkins is a Shreveport, LA physician who specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). His clinical interests include ear problems. Dr. Watkins attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University for residency. He is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Harrel Watkins, MD From 2012 - 2022

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