Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Gary, IN

Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Gary, Indiana. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 650 Grant St, Suite 7, Gary, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 885-0116.

Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01039743A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295744993.

Contact Information

Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins, MD
650 Grant St, Suite 7,
Gary, IN 46404-1533
(219) 885-0116
(219) 881-0522

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Neil Lawrence Watkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location650 Grant St, Gary, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295744993
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567561673
  • Enrollment ID: I20070823000530

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295744993NPI-NPPES
180041574OtherINRAILROAD MEDICARE
036086767MedicaidIL
100147800AMedicaidIN
000000219285OtherINANTHEM - BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01039743A (Indiana)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 036086767 (Illinois)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity Name20 20 Eye Specialists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407909658
PECOS PAC ID: 5395844401
Enrollment ID: O20070823000555

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins, MD
Po Box 366,
Gary, IN 46402-0366

Ph: (219) 885-0116
Dr Neil Lawrence Watkins, MD
650 Grant St, Suite 7,
Gary, IN 46404-1533

Ph: (219) 885-0116

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