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DR. CANDACE MITCHELL WATERS M.D.
NPI 1457794893
Otolaryngology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
170 MANNING DRIVE CAMPUS BOX #7070, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(984) 974-6484 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2019, Oct 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Candace Mitchell Waters M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CANDACE MITCHELL WATERS M.D. (NPI 1457794893) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-00901) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457794893
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CANDACE MITCHELL WATERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address170 MANNING DRIVE CAMPUS BOX #7070Chapel Hill, NC 27599-4216
Mailing AddressMedical Center Blvd.Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-1332
Phone(984) 974-6484
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1457794893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-00901
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Plastic Surgery within the Head & NeckTaxonomy 207YX0007X · License 2018-00901 (NC)

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Dr. Candace Mitchell Waters 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 ID1254562341
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190909002975
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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
16 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

98.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NICHOLAS BRYCE MELOTT DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
170 MANNING DRIVE CAMPUS BOX #7070
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (984) 974-6484

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 Candace Waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candace Waters is 1457794893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is Candace Waters located?

Candace Waters practices at 170 Manning Drive Campus Box #7070, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (984) 974-6484.

What is Candace Waters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Candace Waters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candace Waters 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 Candace Waters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Candace Waters 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 Candace Waters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Candace Waters is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candace Waters was last updated on August 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.