DR. TORRENCE A WATKINS O.D.
NPI 1447294558
Optometrist in Goodyear, AZ

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1170 N ESTRELLA PKWY STE A105, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338(623) 932-0428 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, Apr 2, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Torrence A Watkins O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TORRENCE A WATKINS O.D. (NPI 1447294558) is an individual optometrist in Goodyear, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (OPT-001205) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447294558
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TORRENCE A WATKINSCredential: O.D.
Location Address1170 N ESTRELLA PKWY STE A105Goodyear, AZ 85338-9276
Mailing Address955 W Southern Ave Ste 101Mesa, AZ 85210-4903 · (480) 961-1865
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1447294558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · OPT-001205✔ Licensed in AZ · P0580A
Definition
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.
1170 N ESTRELLA PKWY STE A105, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13940 S Alma School Rd Ste 3Chandler, AZ 85248-4513 · Phone (480) 641-3937 · Fax (480) 924-5094
Location 2220 S 63rd StMesa, AZ 85206-1619 · Phone (480) 641-3937 · Fax (480) 924-5094

Other Identifiers 1

Other164225Ahcccs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Torrence A Watkins O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9234026196
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070110000159
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Torrence Watkins reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
9150 W INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD, BUILDING 5, SUITE 118
Phoenix, AZ 85037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
Foot Surgery
14300 W GRANITE VALLEY DR, STE 5B
Sun City West, AZ 85375
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
202 E EARLL DR STE 360
Phoenix, AZ 85012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
2040 E RIO SALADO PKWY STE 120
Tempe, AZ 85288
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 139 clinicians in this Medicare group
Adult Medicine
604 W WARNER RD STE E201
Chandler, AZ 85225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
3048 E BASELINE RD STE 122
Mesa, AZ 85204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
220 S 63RD ST
Mesa, AZ 85206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Interventional Pain Medicine
1653 E MCMURRAY BLVD STE 144
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85338 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
1170 N ESTRELLA PKWY STE A105
GOODYEAR, AZ 85338

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Torrence Watkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Torrence Watkins is 1447294558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is Torrence Watkins located?

Torrence Watkins practices at 1170 N Estrella Pkwy Ste A105, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The listed phone number is (623) 932-0428.

What is Torrence Watkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Torrence Watkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Torrence Watkins is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Torrence Watkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Torrence Watkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Maria Gonzalez Berlari, MD LLC (Phoenix, AZ), Michael F Esber DPM PC (Sun City West, AZ), Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgical (Phoenix, AZ), Nationwide Optometry P.C. (Tempe, AZ), I Am Wellness Az LLC (Chandler, AZ) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Torrence Watkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Torrence Watkins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 6 other insurers list Torrence Watkins as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Torrence Watkins was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.