Overview
James Watkins is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Watkins is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Watkins has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Watkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Watkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Watkins by calling their office at 317-948-4978. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Watkins a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Watkins is classified as an Elite expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Watkins specialize in?
While Dr. James Watkins is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, and Chronic Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James Watkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Watkins has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. James Watkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Watkins accept my insurance?
Dr. James Watkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-948-4978 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Watkins isElite. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Watkins isElite. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Watkins isElite. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Watkins isElite. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Pancreas DivisumDr. Watkins isElite. Learn about Pancreas Divisum.
- Sphincter of Oddi DysfunctionDr. Watkins isElite. Learn about Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction.
- Distinguished
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Watkins isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Advanced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Annular PancreasDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Annular Pancreas.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Watkins isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AscitesDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholecystitisDr. Watkins isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)