Lawrence Watson, OD
NPI 1073697843 · Optometrist · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Watson, OD is a Optometrist provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1073697843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073697843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OPT5967TPL (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
699 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 279 | $94 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 221 | $131 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 87 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 38 | $154 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 37 | $42 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $67 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Watson's NPI number?
- Lawrence Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073697843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Watson's specialty?
- Lawrence Watson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Lawrence Watson located?
- Lawrence Watson's practice location on file with NPPES is 73211 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2871.
- What is Lawrence Watson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Watson is (760) 346-1136.
- Does Lawrence Watson accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Watson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Watson's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Watson's NPI (1073697843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.