Quick answers
- Does Ekaterina Watkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ekaterina Watkins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ekaterina Watkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 516 Original Medicare patients and 932 services for Ekaterina Watkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ekaterina Watkins's NPI number?
- 1821446816. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ekaterina Watkins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 516 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 932 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)385 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)139 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)105 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)99 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)64 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ekaterina Watkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2469 State Route 19 NWarsaw, NY 14569 (585) 786‑2288
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ekaterina Watkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Eye Specialists, P.C.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Eye Specialists, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821446816 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians