Kimberly Sharelle Watkins, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kimberly Sharelle Watkins is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Raleigh, MS with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(601) 782-4244Raleigh, MS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kimberly Sharelle Watkins, FNP-C specializes in nursing, serving patients in Raleigh, MS in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
  • Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 168 Nurse Practitioner providers in MSSee all Nurse Practitioner in Raleigh4+ years experienceNPI since 2022

Older · 1507dNPPES updated 2022-04-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

309 Magnolia Dr, Raleigh, MS 39153-6011

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.62%

Mississippi avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)

1.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86%

Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

120

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

197

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,602

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $239k

Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
63%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$24 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kimberly Sharelle Watkins's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.42 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 3, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 4 years in practice

    Early-career

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

249 George Rd, Forest, MS 39074-9082

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Kimberly Sharelle Watkins

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly Sharelle Watkins for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Raleigh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kimberly Sharelle Watkins

NPI records show Dr. Watkins as active with telehealth listed in Raleigh, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 782-4244.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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