William Watkins, M.D.
NPI 1962631788 · Ophthalmology Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Watkins, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1962631788).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962631788
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22666 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 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
1,501 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 466 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 295 | $115 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 260 | $112 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 107 | $24 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 55 | $31 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Intermediate Testing92082 | 48 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 235 | 64 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 71 | 48 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 70 | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 33 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 20 | 18 |
| Travoprost | 19 | — |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-14
- Last updated
- 2015-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Watkins's NPI number?
- William Watkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962631788, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Watkins's specialty?
- William Watkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Watkins located?
- William Watkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216-4500.
- What is William Watkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Watkins is (601) 984-5017.
- Does William Watkins accept Medicare?
- William Watkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Watkins's NPI active?
- Yes — William Watkins's NPI (1962631788) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.