RONALD K WAITS MD
NPI 1528167079
Surgery in Eau Claire, WI

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
78.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
2116 CRAIG ROAD, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701(715) 726-4181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ronald K Waits Md NPPES

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

RONALD K WAITS MD (NPI 1528167079) is an individual surgery provider in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (33212) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528167079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRONALD K WAITSCredential: MD
Location Address2116 CRAIG ROADEau Claire, WI 54701
Mailing Address1000 N Oak AveMarshfield, WI 54449-5777
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1528167079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 33212
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
2116 CRAIG ROAD, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid31834400WI

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)

Ronald K Waits 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Waits reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinic/Center
2310 CRAIG RD
Eau Claire, WI 54701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1952890873 (Wisconsin)
  • 2,476 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
806 2ND ST
Chetek, WI 54728
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,616 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
N3708 RIVER AVE
Neillsville, WI 54456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346239373 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,440 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1000 N OAK AVE
Marshfield, WI 54449
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,540 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
98 SHERRY AVE
Park Falls, WI 54552
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1700963048 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,351 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1580 W JAMES ST
Columbus, WI 53925
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Inc.
  • 1,447 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54701 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

78.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.68
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.87

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Audiologist
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Anesthesiology
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Dermatology
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Internal Medicine
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Physician Assistant
2116 CRAIG ROAD
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701

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 Ronald Waits's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Waits is 1528167079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is Ronald Waits located?

Ronald Waits practices at 2116 Craig Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701. The listed phone number is (715) 726-4181.

What is Ronald Waits's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ronald Waits enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Waits is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ronald Waits's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Waits reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mchs Hospitals Inc (Eau Claire, WI), Lakeview Medical Center Inc Of Rice Lake (Chetek, WI), Memorial Hospital Inc (Neillsville, WI), Marshfield Clinic Inc (Marshfield, WI), Flambeau Hospital Inc (Park Falls, WI) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Ronald Waits's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Waits was last updated on January 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.