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DR. JOHN W FITZWATER M.D.
NPI 1013144245
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Temple, TX

Active since June 15, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300, TEMPLE, TX 76502(813) 554-8384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 16, 2023, Oct 19, 2018, Sep 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. John W Fitzwater M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOHN W FITZWATER M.D. (NPI 1013144245) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (P1753) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013144245
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN W FITZWATERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300Temple, TX 76502-1814
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Phone(813) 554-8384
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1013144245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Pediatric SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0120X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P1753
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300, Temple, TX 76502
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100963500FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John W Fitzwater M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show John Fitzwater reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Scott & White Clinic
3.0 mi
Internal Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
Temple, TX 76508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093779704 (254) 724-2111

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHELSEY RAE ISAACS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5467
JESUS VALLEJO MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5437
MRS. SOCHI VIVIAN EZE DNP, PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5437
DR. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN HOVLAND M.D.
Pediatrics
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5437
JONATHAN RAMPRASAD M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5437
KRISHNASWAMY JYOTSNA RAO M.D
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-2111
MEGAN R LYLE DO
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5437
DR. DINESH SINGH MBBS, DCH
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP BLDG 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 724-5437

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Fitzwater's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Fitzwater is 1013144245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2009.

Where is John Fitzwater located?

John Fitzwater practices at 1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop Bldg 300, Temple, TX 76502. The listed phone number is (813) 554-8384.

What is John Fitzwater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.

Is John Fitzwater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Fitzwater is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Fitzwater's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Fitzwater reassigns Medicare benefits to Scott & White Clinic (Temple, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Fitzwater's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Fitzwater accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list John Fitzwater as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Fitzwater was last updated on January 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.