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MRS. DOROTHY SHANNON WATERS-HWANG M.D.
NPI 1457333650
Emergency Medicine in Mobile, AL

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2350 SCHILLINGER ROAD S, MOBILE, AL 36695(251) 445-7614(251) 410-6127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2022, Jun 21, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Dorothy Shannon Waters-hwang M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. DOROTHY SHANNON WATERS-HWANG M.D. (NPI 1457333650) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Kentucky (33210) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lexington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457333650
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. DOROTHY SHANNON WATERS-HWANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address2350 SCHILLINGER ROAD SMobile, AL 36695
Mailing Address2350 Schillinger Road SMobile, AL 36695 · (251) 445-7614 · Fax (251) 410-6127
Phone(251) 445-7614
Fax(251) 410-6127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1457333650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 33210✔ Licensed in AL · 26064
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License M-13371 (ID)
2350 SCHILLINGER ROAD S, Mobile, AL 36695
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dorothy Shannon Waters Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40536-0001 · Phone (859) 323-5901 · Fax (859) 323-3040

Other Identifiers 1

Other51523731AL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Dorothy Shannon Waters-hwang M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072576545
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041105000302, I20220222002125
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
60 services60 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
40 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number180067
Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36695 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Dorothy Waters-hwang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Waters-hwang is 1457333650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005. The provider is also known as Dorothy Shannon Waters MD.

Where is Dorothy Waters-hwang located?

Dorothy Waters-hwang practices at 2350 Schillinger Road S, Mobile, AL 36695. The listed phone number is (251) 445-7614.

What is Dorothy Waters-hwang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Dorothy Waters-hwang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Waters-hwang is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Dorothy Waters-hwang accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Insurance Company list Dorothy Waters-hwang 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.

Is Dorothy Waters-hwang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dorothy Waters-hwang is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Waters-hwang was last updated on February 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.