Active NPI 1083606073 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Craig Joseph Watson , OD

Optometrist • Lapeer, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Craig Watson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lapeer, MI. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1995, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 129 W NEPESSING ST.

Dr. Watson is affiliated with Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

129 W Nepessing St

Lapeer, MI 484462102

Telephone 8106643937

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc Facility NPI 1235311200

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lapeer, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.7 Yrs

State Avg: 21.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Lapeer, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

21.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Watson (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Lapeer Specialty Average (26.7 Years) 26.7 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	65	64	$155.00	$116.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$185.00	$138.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	19	$95.00	$86.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	64	64	$155.00	$118.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$185.00	$129.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	13	$95.00	$85.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$155.00	$120.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$95.00	$87.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$185.00	$142.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	68	67	$117.35	$115.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$158.60	$144.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	23	$65.00	$65.00
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$100.00	$37.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	82	82	$115.00	$113.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$155.00	$145.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$65.00	$64.87
92250 Photography of the retina	22	22	$100.00	$41.27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	21	11	$130.00	$86.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	177	177	$115.00	$113.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$155.00	$144.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	40	$65.00	$64.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	23	$130.00	$101.52
92250 Photography of the retina	23	23	$94.57	$47.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	17	$50.00	$43.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	14	$77.75	$47.17
92134 Imaging of retina	16	15	$55.00	$32.26
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	11	$80.00	$79.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	190	189	$115.00	$118.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	89	89	$155.00	$146.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	28	$65.00	$66.72
92250 Photography of the retina	27	27	$86.11	$54.17
92134 Imaging of retina	24	23	$65.00	$40.39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	15	$130.00	$104.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	19	$80.00	$82.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	17	$50.00	$42.63
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$80.00	$73.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	209	204	$115.00	$110.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	90	90	$155.00	$132.15
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	27	$130.00	$87.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	36	33	$80.00	$76.32
92250 Photography of the retina	32	31	$100.00	$57.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$65.00	$60.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$50.00	$38.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901003782

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc

518 S Cedar St, Imlay City, MI 484441345

Phone: 8107243937

Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc

333 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, MI 484462105

Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc

333 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, MI 484462105

Phone: 8106643937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Emma Kerr , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1396580460

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jeffrey Johnston , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1508856105

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 August 26, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 26, 2008

Registered at 129 W NEPESSING ST, LAPEER, MI 484462102 (Tel: 8106643937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2008

Registered at 129 W NEPESSING ST, LAPEER, MI 484462102

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 26, 2008

Recorded as CRAIG WATSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2008

Optometrist (License #4901003782 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083606073

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 17, 2005

Last Update: August 26, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

129 W Nepessing St

Lapeer, MI 484462102

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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