Dr. Neil Watkins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Neil Watkins, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Gary, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Hospitals Inc. Dr. Neil Watkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including 20 20 Eye Specialists Pc. Dr. Neil Watkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 885-0116 to request Dr. Neil Watkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 650 Grant St
Suite 7
Gary, IN 46404-1533

Phone 1: (219) 885-0116

Fax: (219) 881-0522


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Neil Watkins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2567561673
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
  • Optometry

Experience

  • Over 38 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Neil Watkins attended and graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295744993
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Neil Watkins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Neil Watkins has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 38 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • 20 20 Eye Specialists Pc


Practice Locations

650 Grant St
Suite 7
Gary, IN 46404-1533

Phone: (219) 885-0116
Fax: (219) 881-0522
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2318 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46404-1331
Phone: (219) 885-0116
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, September 12, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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