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DR. JOEL MARK RISTER MD
NPI 1194815084
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Waco, TX

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2501 AMBASSADOR DR, WACO, TX 76712(254) 752-4395(254) 752-7343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Mark Rister Md NPPES

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

DR. JOEL MARK RISTER MD (NPI 1194815084) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (G3732) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194815084
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL MARK RISTERCredential: MD
Location Address2501 AMBASSADOR DRWaco, TX 76712-8944
Mailing Address2501 Ambassador DrWaco, TX 76712-8944 · (254) 752-4395 · Fax (254) 752-7343
Phone(254) 752-4395
Fax(254) 752-7343
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2010
✔ NPI 1194815084 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G3732
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2501 AMBASSADOR DR, Waco, TX 76712
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND67637
Medicaid099097002TX
Medicare PIN00JZ43

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joel Mark Rister Md 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
38 services37 patients
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 82270
A stool analysis for blood is a non-invasive procedure used to check for the presence of hidden blood in your stool. This can be an early sign of colon tumors. The test involves collecting a small sample of stool at home and sending it to a lab for analysis.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76712 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

OB-GYN ASSOCIATES OF WACO, P.A.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2501 AMBASSADOR DR
WACO, TX 76712
McLennan County (254) 752-4395
KENNETH WALTER KOERITZ JR. MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2501 AMBASSADOR DR
WACO, TX 76712
McLennan County (254) 752-4395

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 Joel Rister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Rister is 1194815084. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Joel Rister located?

Joel Rister practices at 2501 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 76712. The listed phone number is (254) 752-4395.

What is Joel Rister's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Joel Rister enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Rister is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joel Rister accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Joel Rister 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 Joel Rister was last updated on February 16, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.