Michele Clemons Watkins, CRNP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Michele Clemons Watkins is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Birmingham, AL with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michele Clemons Watkins, CRNP has been part of the Birmingham medical community since 2015 in group practice. Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.03/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alabama, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.03/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
695
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
2,030
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,390
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.37M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Ischemic Heart 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (+6%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Education & Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
1130 22nd St S Ste 1000, Birmingham, AL 35205-2881
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030092
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michele Clemons Watkins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Birmingham 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 Michele Clemons Watkins
Dr. Watkins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 795-5390.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michele Clemons Watkins
Practice Location
3980 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-2382
Mailing Address
1130 22nd St S Ste 1000, Birmingham, AL 35205-2881
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