Physician Profile
William M. Watkins, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Watkins
William M. Watkins, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Jackson, MS specializing in ophthalmology. William trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. William is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 1,131 Medicare patients across 1,501 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (601) 984-5017
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2500 N STATE ST
Jackson, MS 39216
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,501 services · 1,131 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
28 | |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
25 | |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
19 | |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
466 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
260 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
107 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
55 | |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
28 | |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
22 |
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.
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 Jackson 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is William M. Watkins's specialty?
William M. Watkins is an eye doctor in Jackson, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find William M. Watkins?
William M. Watkins is listed at 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact William M. Watkins?
The number on file is (601) 984-5017. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is William M. Watkins's NPI number?
William M. Watkins's National Provider Identifier is 1962631788. 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
What is William M. Watkins's education?
William M. Watkins attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has William M. Watkins been practicing?
William M. Watkins has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is William M. Watkins known for?
According to Medicare billing data, William M. Watkins performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has William M. Watkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William M. Watkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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