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- 15 Central St, Andover, MA 01810
About Dr. Watanabe
Ronald K. Watanabe, OD is an optometrist based in Andover, MA. Ronald is a 1991 graduate of Southern California College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Ronald cared for 360 Medicare patients across 398 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942200316.
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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
- (978) 475-5252
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
15 CENTRAL ST
Andover, MA 01810
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
398 services · 360 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
213 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
41 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
58 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists 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 optometrists in Andover 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Watanabe specialize in?
Dr. Watanabe is an optometrist in Andover, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Watanabe located?
Dr. Watanabe is listed at 15 Central St, Andover, MA 01810. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Watanabe's phone number?
The number on file is (978) 475-5252. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Watanabe's NPI number?
Dr. Watanabe's National Provider Identifier is 1942200316. 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. Watanabe go to medical school?
Dr. Watanabe attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Watanabe been practicing?
Dr. Watanabe has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Watanabe do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Watanabe provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Watanabe confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Watanabe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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