WILLIAM A WATSON O.D.
NPI 1629132477
Optometrist in Schaumburg, IL

Q: What is William Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Watson is 1629132477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Q: What is William Watson's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Watson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2 WOODFIELD MALL, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173(847) 330-0010(847) 330-2236 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About William A Watson O.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM A WATSON O.D. (NPI 1629132477) is an individual optometrist in Schaumburg, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629132477

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM A WATSONCredential: O.D.

Location Address2 WOODFIELD MALLSchaumburg, IL 60173-5012

Mailing Address2 Woodfield MallSchaumburg, IL 60173-5012 · (847) 330-0010 · Fax (847) 330-2236

Phone(847) 330-0010

Fax(847) 330-2236

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1629132477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

2 WOODFIELD MALL, Schaumburg, IL 60173

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU92564IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William A Watson 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 ID1759487416

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070426000458

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

Medicare enrollment records show William Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Visionworks, Inc.

10 mi

Optometrist

239 GOLF MILL CTR, STE 255
Niles, IL 60714

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
108 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831115906 (847) 297-2286

Christina J. Levi O D P C

246 mi

Optometrist

2100 TROY RD
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
127 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477703411 (618) 656-8888

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 60173 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

$138.86 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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 3

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

HELEN CHEN O.D.

Optometrist

2 WOODFIELD MALL
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Cook County (847) 330-0010

MARZEC'S SPECS, P.C.

Optometrist

2 WOODFIELD MALL
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Cook County (847) 242-1692

BRIJESH PATEL DMD

Dentist (General Practice)

2 WOODFIELD MALL
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Cook County (847) 619-0808

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 William Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Watson is 1629132477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is William Watson located?

William Watson practices at 2 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173. The listed phone number is (847) 330-0010.

What is William Watson's specialty?

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

Is William Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Watson 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 William Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Visionworks, Inc. (Niles, IL) and Christina J. Levi O D P C (Edwardsville, IL). 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 William Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Watson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 8 other insurers list William Watson 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 William Watson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.