LAWRENCE JOSEPH WATERS PA-C
NPI 1386783017
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Upper Marlboro, MD
NPI Status: Active since February 06, 2007
Contact Information
1221 MERCANTILE LN
UPPER MARLBORO, MD
ZIP 20774
Phone: (301) 618-5500
- Individual
- Male
- Physician Assistant
- Surgical
- PECOS Enrolled
About LAWRENCE WATERS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lawrence Waters, a provider established in Upper Marlboro, Maryland with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386783017 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number C0003373 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1386783017
- Provider Name
- LAWRENCE JOSEPH WATERS PA-C
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1221 MERCANTILE LN UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
- Location Phone
- (301) 618-5500
- Mailing Address
- 2628 MONROE ST NE WASHINGTON, DC 20018
- Mailing Phone
- (215) 300-3492
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-06-2007
- Last Update Date
- 01-06-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Physician Assistant Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 363AS0400X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- C0003373
- License State
- MD
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Lawrence Waters is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 29 times for 22 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 12 times for 11 patientsTriamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
This service was performed 85 times for 12 patientsReviews for LAWRENCE JOSEPH WATERS PA-C
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1386783017, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386783017, enumerated as an "individual" on February 06, 2007.
The provider is located at 1221 MERCANTILE LN UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774 and the phone number is (301) 618-5500.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.
