WILLIAM CHARLES WATTERS III M.D.
Complete NPI Record 1972546448
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Houston, TX

Active since June 13, 2006

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2600, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 790-1818(713) 790-7500 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2016, Jan 26, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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This page contains the complete raw NPPES record for William Charles Watters III, M.D. (NPI 1972546448), an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Houston, TX. All 72 fields on file are listed with their current values and official NPPES definitions, exactly as recorded in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Only fields that contain data are included, so the number of fields shown varies from one NPI record to another.

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NPI: 1972546448: The 10-position all-numeric identification number assigned by the NPS to uniquely identify a health care provider. The NPI number includes an ISO standard check-digit in the 10th position. There is no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.
Entity Type Code: 1: Code describing the type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are 1 = (Person): individual human being who furnishes health care; 2 = (Non-person): entity other than an individual human being that furnishes health care (for example, hospital, SNF, hospital subunit, pharmacy, or HMO).
Provider Last Name Legal Name: WATTERS: The last name of the provider. If the provider is an individual, this is the legal name.
Provider First Name: WILLIAM: The first name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Middle Name: CHARLES: The middle name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Name Suffix Text: III: The name suffix of the provider if the provider is an individual. The name suffix is a "generation-related" suffix, such as Jr., Sr., II, III, IV, or V.
Provider Credential Text: M.D.: The abbreviations for professional degrees or credentials used or held by the provider, if the provider is an individual. Examples are MD, DDS, CSW, CNA, AA, NP, RNA, or PSY. These credential designations will not be verified by NPS.
Provider First Line Business Mailing Address: 6550 FANNIN ST: The first line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider first line location address".
Provider Second Line Business Mailing Address: SUITE 2600: The second line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider second line location address".
Provider Business Mailing Address City Name: HOUSTON: The city name in the mailing address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Mailing Address State Name: TX: The State or Province name in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address State name".
Provider Business Mailing Address Postal Code: 770302717: The postal ZIP or zone code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address postal code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Country Code If outside U S : US: The country code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address country code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Telephone Number: 7137901818: The telephone number associated with mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address telephone number".
Provider Business Mailing Address Fax Number: 7137907500: The fax number associated with the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address fax number".
Provider First Line Business Practice Location Address: 6550 FANNIN ST: The first line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Second Line Business Practice Location Address: SUITE 2600: The second line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Business Practice Location Address City Name: HOUSTON: The city name in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address State Name: TX: The State code in the location of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Postal Code: 770302717: The postal ZIP or zone code in the location address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Country Code If outside U S : US: The country code in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Telephone Number: 7137901818: The telephone number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Fax Number: 7137907500: The fax number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Enumeration Date: 6/13/2006: The date the provider was assigned a unique identifier (assigned an NPI).
Last Update Date: 8/15/2016: The date that a record was last updated or changed.
Provider Gender Code: M: The code designating the provider's gender if the provider is a person.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 1: 207X00000X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 1: G2508: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 1: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 1: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 2: 207XS0117X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 2: G2508: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 2: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 2: Y: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Other Provider Identifier 1: 2249254: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 1: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 1: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 1: CIGNA: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 2: 200016149: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 2: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 2: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 2: MEDICARE RAILROAD: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 3: 843085: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 3: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 3: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 3: BCBS OF TEXAS: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 4: 1166050-02: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 4: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 4: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 5: 116605004: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 5: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 5: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 6: 8FX439: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 6: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 6: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 6: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 7: 116605005: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 7: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 7: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 8: 741660214: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 8: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 8: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 8: HEALTH NEW ENGLAND: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 9: 4206473: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 9: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 9: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 9: AETNA US HEALTHCARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 10: P01556986: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 10: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 10: TX: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 10: RR MEDICARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Is Sole Proprietor: N: Indicates whether the provider is registered as a sole proprietor. This is a single-character code: "Y" means the provider operates as a sole proprietor, and "N" means they do not.

Other Provider Identifiers 13

Legacy and payer-issued identifiers reported to the NPPES registry for this provider.

2249254 Other

1/13

State: TX · Issuer: Cigna
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

P01556986 Other

2/13

State: TX · Issuer: Rr Medicare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

8FX439 Other

3/13

State: TX · Issuer: Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

116605005 Medicaid

4/13

State: TX
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

1166050-02 Medicaid

5/13

State: TX
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

741660214 Other

6/13

State: TX · Issuer: Health New England
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

C23225 Medicare UPIN

7/13

State: TX
Medicare UPIN (Unique Physician Identification Number): A legacy six-character alphanumeric identifier previously issued by Medicare to individual physicians before being retired and replaced by the NPI system.

437894YMVQ Medicare PIN

8/13

State: TX
Medicare PIN: Used in legacy data fields alongside a healthcare provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) to designate legacy Medicare provider numbers.

200016149 Other

9/13

State: TX · Issuer: Medicare Railroad
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

116605004 Medicaid

10/13

State: TX
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

843085 Other

11/13

State: TX · Issuer: Bcbs Of Texas
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

4206473 Other

12/13

State: TX · Issuer: Aetna Us Healthcare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

437894ZSWD Medicare PIN

13/13

State: TX
Medicare PIN: Used in legacy data fields alongside a healthcare provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) to designate legacy Medicare provider numbers.

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