Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Watt, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Newton, NC

  • NPI 1922588961
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
750 Iris Lane
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4136
fax (828) 464-6243
Additional location
3038 S Nc 127 Hwy
Hickory, NC 286025404
(828) 294-1010
fax (828) 294-1013
Mailing address
Po Box 446
Newton, NC 286580446

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 11, 2019
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2543

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922588961. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
342
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$25,715
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 93 80 $118
92250 Photography of the retina 60 59 $34
92285 Photography of content of eyes 52 28 $21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 27 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $154
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 26 12 $28
92134 Imaging of retina 21 15 $36
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 13 13 $114

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 232. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$427
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $170.55
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 7 $169.95
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $32.74
Optos, Inc. 1 $25.73
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $14.74
CooperVision Inc. 1 $13.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$401
Entertainment
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
52
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$17,185
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 28 0 $675
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 12 0 $334
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 12 0 $16,175

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Watt's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Watt practices Optometrist in Newton, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Watt practice?
Dr. Michael Watt practices at 750 Iris Lane, Newton, NC 28658. Office phone: 8284644136.
What is Dr. Michael Watt's NPI?
Dr. Michael Watt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922588961, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Watt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Watt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Watt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.