Lara B Watkins, MD
Lara B Watkins is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lara B Watkins, MD has been part of the Atlanta medical community since 2005 in group practice. A University of South Alabama College of Medicine graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
35 Collier Road, Nw Suite 610, Atlanta, GA 30309
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.95%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
2.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
468
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
413
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,743
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $328k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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.
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, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
73 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Lara B Watkins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lara B Watkins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lara B Watkins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Atlanta 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 Lara B Watkins
NPI records show Dr. Watkins as active with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 355-7375.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
35 Collier Road, Nw Suite 610, Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address
35 Collier Road, Nw Suite 610, Atlanta, GA 30309
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