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Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins, MD
Ophthalmology Physician in Gary, IN · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1295744993
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 650 Grant St, Suite 7, Gary, IN, 46404
Phone (219) 885-0116
Fax (219) 881-0522
Enumeration date Aug 5, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Sep 12, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 01039743A (IN) Primary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036086767 (IL) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180041574 | Other | IN | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 036086767 | Medicaid | IL | - |
| 100147800A | Medicaid | IN | - |
| 000000219285 | Other | IN | ANTHEM - BCBS |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Neil Watkins practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Gary, IN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Neil Watkins?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Neil Watkins is 1295744993, 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 2007-09-12.