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Active NPI 1144201146 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rachel C Watson , OD

Optometrist • Upper Arlington, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rachel Watson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Upper Arlington, OH. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Watson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2250 N BANK DR.

Dr. Watson is affiliated with Eye Physicians, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2250 N Bank Dr

Upper Arlington, OH 432205420

Telephone 6144517550
Fax 6144518642
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northwest Eye Surgeons Inc Facility NPI 1538246418

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Upper Arlington, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Upper Arlington, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% 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. Watson (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Upper Arlington Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-04-29
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH OPT.005347

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
2421427 (OH)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID 11313744
CAQH (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Physicians, Llc

2250 N Bank Dr, Upper Arlington, OH 432205420

Phone: 6144517550

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

13 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164476032

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1396782322

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1417902586

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1427044072

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1427241280

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1447887450

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 29, 2020

Registered at 2250 N BANK DR, UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 432205420 (Tel: 6144517550)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 29, 2020

Optometrist (License #OPT.005347 in OH)

NPI Profile Active April 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2017

Registered at 2250 N BANK DR, COLUMBUS, OH 432205420 (Tel: 6144517550)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2017

Registered at 7465 COVENTRY WOODS DR, DUBLIN, OH 430178608 (Tel: 6145955027)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2017

Recorded as RACHEL WATSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2017

Optometrist (License #5347 in OH)

NPI Profile Active August 18, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 18, 2007

Registered at 3045 NOE BIXBY RD, COLUMBUS, OH 432325851 (Tel: 6148373797)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 18, 2007

Registered at 7465 COVENTRY WOODS DR, DUBLIN, OH 430178608 (Tel: 6143892356)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 18, 2007

Recorded as RACHEL WATSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 18, 2007

Optometrist (License #5347 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144201146
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 08, 2005
Last Update: April 29, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7465 Coventry Woods Dr

Dublin, OH 430178608

Phone: 6145955027

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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