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Active NPI 1144228172 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Cecil E Watts , OD

Optometrist • Searcy, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cecil Watts, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Searcy, AR. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1978, Dr. Watts delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2914 HAWKINS DR.

Dr. Watts accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2914 Hawkins Dr

Searcy, AR 721434802

Telephone 5012683596
Fax 5012687387
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cecil Watts, O.d. Facility NPI 1205954948

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Searcy, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs +22.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.9 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Searcy, AR (569 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watts (48 Years) 48 Yrs
Searcy Specialty Average (25.9 Years) 25.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
161 150 $139.81 $115.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
51 33 $60.00 $50.41
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
41 37 $55.00 $22.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
23 22 $75.00 $30.33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
22 22 $80.00 $55.51
92134 Imaging of retina
21 20 $94.05 $35.62
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
19 14 $250.00 $86.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
16 16 $95.00 $81.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $140.00 $100.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-16
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AR 2255

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
104708722 (AR)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 26, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 26, 2011

Registered at 2914 HAWKINS DR, SEARCY, AR 721434802 (Tel: 5012683596)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 26, 2011

Registered at 2914 HAWKINS DR, SEARCY, AR 721434802 (Tel: 5012683596)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 26, 2011

Recorded as CECIL WATTS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 26, 2011

Optometrist (License #2255 in AR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144228172
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 13, 2005
Last Update: July 16, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2914 Hawkins Dr

Searcy, AR 721434802

Phone: 5012683596

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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