DR. JOHN G WATKINS III M.D.
NPI 1245290550
Ophthalmology in Little Rock, AR

NPI Status: Active since March 23, 2006

Contact Information

9600 LILE DR
230 DOCTORS PARK BUILDING
LITTLE ROCK, AR
ZIP 72205
Phone: (501) 227-6797
Fax: (501) 228-6336

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About JOHN WATKINS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Watkins, a provider established in Little Rock, Arkansas with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245290550 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number C4765 (AR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1245290550
Provider Name
DR. JOHN G WATKINS III M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9600 LILE DR 230 DOCTORS PARK BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Location Phone
(501) 227-6797
Location Fax
(501) 228-6336
Mailing Address
9600 BAPTIST HEALTH DR 230 DOCTORS PARK BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Mailing Phone
(501) 227-6797
Mailing Fax
(501) 228-6336
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-23-2006
Last Update Date
12-07-2012
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Ophthalmologists like John Watkins specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
C4765
License State
AR
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
104238001MEDICAID (05)AR 
D17158MEDICARE UPIN (02)AR 
55513MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)AR 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1245290550, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 60

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1245290550.

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Specialist
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Specialist
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Specialist
9600 LILE DR, #220
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Internal Medicine
9600 LILE DR, STE 100
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Rehabilitation Unit
9600 LILE DR, SUITE 210
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Optometrist
9600 LILE DR, 230 DOCTORS PARK BUILDING
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Specialist
9600 LILE DR
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Specialist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245290550, enumerated as an "individual" on March 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 9600 LILE DR 230 DOCTORS PARK BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205 and the phone number is (501) 227-6797.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.