Active NPI 1649232166 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Donald L Watson , OD

Optometrist • Savannah, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Donald Watson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Savannah, GA. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1977, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7203 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR.

Dr. Watson is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Georgia, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7203 Hodgson Memorial Dr

Savannah, GA 314061504

Telephone 9123529356

Fax 9123529105

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Donald L Watson, Od And Associates, Pc Facility NPI 1821274606

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1977

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Savannah, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

49 Yrs +25.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

34.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watson (49 Years) 49 Yrs

Savannah Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	54	50	$80.00	$52.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	42	41	$175.00	$114.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	22	$126.06	$84.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$92.31	$57.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$100.00	$66.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	61	54	$78.93	$52.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	36	$124.13	$84.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$167.67	$116.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$204.58	$119.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	106	95	$75.00	$52.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$105.00	$85.44
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$95.00	$68.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	101	101	$120.74	$118.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	23	$76.43	$52.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	20	$105.87	$86.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$145.00	$141.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	112	$120.00	$119.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$105.00	$71.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	14	$75.00	$43.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	185	184	$119.49	$117.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	36	$104.76	$70.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	22	$75.63	$42.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$145.00	$143.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$152.50	$103.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	271	270	$90.00	$88.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	50	$100.00	$65.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	49	$185.00	$97.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$120.00	$117.71
92134 Imaging of retina	19	16	$90.00	$37.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	11	$75.00	$39.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$235.00	$138.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	236	232	$90.00	$87.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	59	$185.00	$95.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	51	$100.00	$64.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$120.00	$117.44
92134 Imaging of retina	20	16	$90.00	$36.26
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	19	19	$95.00	$29.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT000823

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

000891382B (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of Georgia, Llc

4875 Altama Ave, Brunswick, GA 315202912

Phone: 9125540010

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Samantha Kelly-Seltzer , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1023070588

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jay Johansen , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1245386267

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 28, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 28, 2008

Registered at 7203 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR, SAVANNAH, GA 314061504 (Tel: 9123529356)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 28, 2008

Registered at 7203 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR, SAVANNAH, GA 314061504 (Tel: 9123529356)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 28, 2008

Recorded as DONALD WATSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 28, 2008

Optometrist (License #OPT000823 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649232166

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 03, 2006

Last Update: January 28, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7203 Hodgson Memorial Dr

Savannah, GA 314061504

Phone: 9123529356

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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