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- 2629 Northgate Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
About Dr. Watts
Chris E. Watts, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Iowa City, IA. Chris is a 2008 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Chris provided 31,696 services to 5,736 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457598641.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (319) 338-3623
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2629 NORTHGATE DR
Iowa City, IA 52245
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
31,696 services · 5,736 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,567 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
704 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
498 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
278 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,952 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
1,035 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
908 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
357 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Iowa City 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Chris E. Watts?
Chris E. Watts is an eye doctor in Iowa City, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Chris E. Watts's address?
Chris E. Watts is listed at 2629 Northgate Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Chris E. Watts?
The number on file is (319) 338-3623. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Chris E. Watts?
Chris E. Watts's National Provider Identifier is 1457598641. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Chris E. Watts train?
Chris E. Watts attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Chris E. Watts have?
Chris E. Watts has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Chris E. Watts perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Chris E. Watts performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Chris E. Watts's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chris E. Watts. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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