Dr. Neil Watkins
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 35 years
- Graduated from: Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
- Graduation year: 1986
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1295744993
Dr. Neil Watkins MD
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 650 Grant Street Suite 7 in Gary, IN 46404. Can help patients with the following: Eye Allergy, Eye Strain, LASIK, Nearsightedness, Pink Eye, Usher Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295744993. Appointment can be made via the phone number (219) 885-0116. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Neil Watkins.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Imaging
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Neil Watkins
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Neil Watkins as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Catastrophic Essential (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Essential 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Essential 2200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 3500 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 7000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 7000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Neil Watkins is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Neil Watkins is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology (also registered under: Practitioner - Optometry) .
Bills through: 20 20 Eye Specialists Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $358 |
| Shire North American Group | $262 |
| Bausch \u0026 Lomb a division of Bausch Health US LLC | $57 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $756 |
Studies
JS WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE, CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Graduated in 1986Additional Specialities
- Optometrist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins?
Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins's office is located at 650 Grant Street Suite 7 in Gary, IN 46404.
What conditions does Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins treat?
Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins provides treatment for Eye Allergy, Eye Strain, LASIK, Nearsightedness, Pink Eye, Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins is affiliated with Great Lakes Pulmonary & Sleep Associates. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins is affiliated with METHODIST HOSPITALS INC.
Does Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Neil Lawrence Watkins is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.