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Lawrence Charles Watson, OD

Optometrist in Palm Desert, CA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1073697843

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Lawrence Charles Watson
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Phone (760) 346-1136
Fax (760) 568-1589
Enumeration date Oct 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 7, 2023

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License OPT5967TPL (CA) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
SD0059670 Medicaid CA -

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Lawrence Watson practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Palm Desert, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Lawrence Watson?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Lawrence Watson is 1073697843, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-03-07.