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Ophthalmology

Stephen A. Watson, MD

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Stephen A. Watson, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 4 practice locations in Chicago, IL. NPI 1134452857. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen A. Watson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
MaleGender (as listed)
Northwestern Medical Faculty FoundationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Stephen A. Watson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stephen A. Watson's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Stephen A. Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen A. Watson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Stephen A. Watson?
(312) 337-1073, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stephen A. Watson's NPI number?
1134452857. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen A. Watson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen A. Watson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
  • Near North Health Service Corporation28 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134452857
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians