Dr Craig Joseph Watson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lapeer, MI

Dr Craig Joseph Watson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lapeer, Michigan. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc and his current practice location is 129 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (810) 664-3937.

Dr Craig Joseph Watson is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003782) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083606073.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Joseph Watson, OD
129 W Nepessing St,
Lapeer, MI 48446-2102
(810) 664-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Joseph Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location129 W Nepessing St, Lapeer, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Craig Joseph Watson attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083606073
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991786964
  • Enrollment ID: I20100609000700

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Joseph Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083606073NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003782 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lapeer County Eye Associates Inc61038071696

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Craig Joseph Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLapeer County Eye Associates Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235311200
PECOS PAC ID: 6103807169
Enrollment ID: O20040526000317

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Craig Joseph Watson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Craig Joseph Watson, OD
129 W Nepessing St,
Lapeer, MI 48446-2102

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Dr Craig Joseph Watson, OD
129 W Nepessing St,
Lapeer, MI 48446-2102

Ph: (810) 664-3937

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