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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WATTS
Chris E Watts, M.D. practises ophthalmology in Iowa City, IA. Chris is a 2008 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Watts?
Dr. Watts is an ophthalmology in Iowa City, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Watts's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Watts?
The number on file is (319) 338-3623. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Watts?
Dr. 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 Dr. Watts train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Watts have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Watts perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (319) 338-3623
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2629 NORTHGATE DR
Iowa City, IA 52245
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
31,696 services · 5,736 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,567 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
704 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
498 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
278 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
19 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,952 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
1,035 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
908 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
357 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.