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Active NPI 1295744993 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins , MD

Ophthalmology • Gary, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Neil Watkins, MD is a registered Ophthalmology practitioner in Gary, IN. With approximately 40 years of clinical practice since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1986, Dr. Watkins provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 650 GRANT ST.

Dr. Watkins accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

650 Grant St
Suite 7

Gary, IN 464041533

Telephone 2198850116
Fax 2198810522
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Gary, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 40.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Gary, IN (339 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watkins (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Gary Specialty Average (40.0 Years) 40.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
146 138 $177.00 $122.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
107 94 $173.63 $125.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
71 42 $123.82 $89.27
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
29 15 $200.00 $47.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
27 27 $120.00 $35.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
21 16 $2900.00 $527.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
17 14 $122.00 $87.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $236.00 $163.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
12 12 $180.00 $61.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IN 01039743A

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036086767

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036086767 (IL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
100147800A (IN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
180041574 (IN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem - Bcbs
000000219285 (IN)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Nathalie Batchassi , APN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063900132

Advanced Practice Nurse

NPI 1386685139

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Michelle Vorice , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1780884429

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 12, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 12, 2007

Registered at 650 GRANT ST, SUITE 7, GARY, IN 464041533 (Tel: 2198850116)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 12, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 366, GARY, IN 464020366 (Tel: 2198850116)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 12, 2007

Recorded as NEIL WATKINS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 12, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #01039743A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295744993
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 05, 2006
Last Update: September 12, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 366

Gary, IN 464020366

Phone: 2198850116

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