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Dr. Torrence A Watkins , OD

Optometrist • Mesa, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Torrence Watkins, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Mesa, AZ. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2001, Dr. Watkins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 220 S 63RD ST.

Dr. Watkins maintains professional affiliations with I Am Wellness Az Llc, Swagel-Wootton Eye Center, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

220 S 63rd St

Mesa, AZ 852061619

Telephone 4806413937
Fax 4809245094
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Mesa, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +5.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.1 Yrs
State Avg: 20.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
101 Specialists

Practicing in Mesa, AZ (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watkins (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Mesa Specialty Average (19.1 Years) 19.1 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-02
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AZ OPT-001205

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AZ P0580A

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ahcccs
164225

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

I Am Wellness Az Llc

1616 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850168610

Phone: 4809009355

Swagel-Wootton Eye Center, Inc

220 S 63rd St, Mesa, AZ 852061619

Phone: 4806413937

Secondary Practice Locations

3940 S Alma School Rd Ste 3

Chandler, AZ 852484513

Phone: 4806413937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1215214606

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1225195506

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1467424655

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1467806513

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1558333740

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

James Grubbs , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1639255037

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2026

Optometrist (License #OPT-001205 in AZ)

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Updated Practice Location October 21, 2025

Registered at 220 S 63RD ST, MESA, AZ 852061619 (Tel: 4806413937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 200414, DALLAS, TX 753200414 (Tel: 4804145022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2025

Registered at 4367 W ALLEN ST, LAVEEN, AZ 853397974 (Tel: 4804145022)

NPI Profile Active March 16, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2011

Registered at 5030 W BASELINE RD, SUITE #135, LAVEEN, AZ 853397331 (Tel: 6022374777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2011

Registered at 1875 E STEPHENS DR, TEMPE, AZ 852834253 (Tel: 4804145022)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 16, 2011

Recorded as TORRENCE WATKINS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2011

Optometrist (License #P0580A in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447294558
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 16, 2006
Last Update: April 02, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 200414

Dallas, TX 753200414

Phone: 4804145022

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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