Keith Watson, - Medicare Optometrist in Albany, NY

Keith Watson, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albany, New York. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 141 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 217-6008.

Keith Watson is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV009274) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1194795948.

Contact Information

Keith Watson,
141 Washington Avenue Ext,
Albany, NY 12205-5609
(518) 217-6008
(518) 217-6004



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKeith Watson
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location141 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Keith Watson attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194795948
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143122325
  • Enrollment ID: I20040127000496

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Keith Watson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194795948NPI-NPPES
06488393MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics TUV009274 (New York)Secondary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management TUV009274 (New York)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist TUV009274 (New York)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Keith Watson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDoc Eye Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811612252
PECOS PAC ID: 4688042039
Enrollment ID: O20221116001908

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Keith Watson,
1475 Western Ave, Ste 51 #38008,
Albany, NY 12203-3520

Ph: (518) 217-6008
Keith Watson,
141 Washington Avenue Ext,
Albany, NY 12205-5609

Ph: (518) 217-6008

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