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DR. DOUGLAS R WATSON OD
NPI 1760471908
Optometrist in Pontiac, IL

Active since October 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 W MADISON ST, PONTIAC, IL 61764(815) 844-2015(815) 844-4918 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Douglas R Watson Od NPPES

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

DR. DOUGLAS R WATSON OD (NPI 1760471908) is an individual optometrist in Pontiac, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046007842) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760471908
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS R WATSONCredential: OD
Location Address301 W MADISON STPontiac, IL 61764-1705
Mailing Address301 W Madison StPontiac, IL 61764-1705 · (815) 844-2015 · Fax (815) 844-4918
Phone(815) 844-2015
Fax(815) 844-4918
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2009
✔ NPI 1760471908 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 046007842
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.
301 W MADISON ST, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified206465IL
Medicare NSC1323090001IL
Medicaid046007842IL
Medicare UPINT39057

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Douglas R Watson Od 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 ID7517072101
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110118000781
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
28 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61764 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
$127.46 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

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 Douglas Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Watson is 1760471908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2005.

Where is Douglas Watson located?

Douglas Watson practices at 301 W Madison St, Pontiac, IL 61764. The listed phone number is (815) 844-2015.

What is Douglas Watson's specialty?

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

Is Douglas Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas 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.

What insurance does Douglas Watson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Douglas 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 Douglas Watson was last updated on October 20, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.