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MR. DONALD B. WATERS M.D.
NPI 1972535615
Family Medicine in Blackshear, GA

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
120 E CARTER AVE, BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516(912) 449-4426(912) 449-1517 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Donald B. Waters M.d. NPPES

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

MR. DONALD B. WATERS M.D. (NPI 1972535615) is an individual family medicine provider in Blackshear, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (13804) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972535615
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DONALD B. WATERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address120 E CARTER AVEBlackshear, GA 31516-1561
Mailing Address120 E Carter AveBlackshear, GA 31516-1561 · (912) 449-4426 · Fax (912) 449-1517
Phone(912) 449-4426
Fax(912) 449-1517
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2009
✔ NPI 1972535615 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 13804
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
120 E CARTER AVE, Blackshear, GA 31516
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND41332GA
Medicaid00071904AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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)

Mr. Donald B. Waters M.d. 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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Donald Waters reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mayo Clinic Health System In Waycross, Inc.
8.7 mi
Multi-Specialty
1900 TEBEAU ST
Waycross, GA 31501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154745982 (912) 283-3030
St Vincents Ambulatory Care Inc
76 mi
Neurological Surgery
2 SHIRCLIFF WAY, SUITE 600
Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417987124 (904) 308-6769
Privia Medical Group Of Georgia LLC
197 mi
Internal Medicine
101 YORKTOWN DR
Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 759 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013313857 (770) 460-4285

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 5

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.
95 services76 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
51 services40 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
39 services36 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
22 services22 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31516 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%2,919 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
78%116 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%49 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
18%1,762 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,740 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
8%1,740 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
15%1,740 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers28 claims68 services$5.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$0.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4414
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims90 services$4.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece system), each A5063
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims120 services$2.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$102.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims42 services$43.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

ANGELA D ADAMS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
120 E CARTER AVE
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Pierce County (912) 449-4426
LAUREN THORNTON FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
120 E CARTER AVE
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Pierce County (912) 449-4426
MS. SUSAN BRICKLE M.D.
Family Medicine
120 E CARTER AVE
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Pierce County (912) 449-4426
MARY CATHERINE BARNES STEWART MD
Family Medicine
120 E CARTER AVE
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Pierce County (912) 449-4426
GEORGIA PHYSICIANS SOUTH, PC
Family Medicine
120 E CARTER AVE
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Pierce County (912) 449-1501
MR. GORDON BRENT WATERS M.D.
Family Medicine
120 E CARTER AVE
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Pierce County (912) 449-4426

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 Donald Waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Waters is 1972535615. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Donald Waters located?

Donald Waters practices at 120 E Carter Ave, Blackshear, GA 31516. The listed phone number is (912) 449-4426.

What is Donald Waters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Donald Waters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Waters is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Donald Waters's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Waters reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mayo Clinic Health System In Waycross, Inc. (Waycross, GA), St Vincents Ambulatory Care Inc (Jacksonville, FL) and Privia Medical Group Of Georgia LLC (Fayetteville, GA). 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 Donald Waters's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Waters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Donald 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Waters was last updated on October 21, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.