DR. DAVID BARTON WATERS M.D.
NPI 1972572196
Family Medicine in Lexington, TN

Q: What is David Waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Waters is 1972572196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Q: What is David Waters's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Waters was last updated on July 21, 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.

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled

250 BOSWELL ST, LEXINGTON, TN 38351(731) 968-2006 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 20, 2021, Jul 13, 2020 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. David Barton Waters M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID BARTON WATERS M.D. (NPI 1972572196) is an individual family medicine provider in Lexington, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000021755) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972572196

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID BARTON WATERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address250 BOSWELL STLexington, TN 38351-1566

Mailing Address250 Boswell StLexington, TN 38351-1566 · (731) 968-2006 · Fax (731) 967-1202

Phone(731) 968-2006

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20228 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2021

✔ NPI 1972572196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000021755

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.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 2015-01718 (NC), MD0000021755 (TN)

250 BOSWELL ST, Lexington, TN 38351

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11015 Kelley Dr Ste 200Paris, TN 38242-5820 · Phone (731) 644-2271 · Fax (731) 644-3980

Location 21504 N Thornton Ave, Suite 101Dalton, GA 30720-8394 · Phone (706) 275-9000 · Fax (706) 226-6642

Location 390 Benwood AveLexington, TN 38351 · Phone (731) 968-6059 · Fax (731) 968-9300

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Dr. David Barton 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

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

West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County

45 mi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

301 TYSON AVE
Paris, TN 38242

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Henry County Medical Center
83 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316393176 (731) 644-8479

Albemarle Physician Services - Sentara, Inc

681 mi

Neurology

1144 N ROAD ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
176 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407124654 (252) 384-4804

Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of The East, PA

820 mi

Family Medicine

3601 SW 160TH AVE STE 250
Miramar, FL 33027

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
23 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063848968 (877) 866-7123

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 13

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

422 services86 patients

Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11043

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a specified area (20.0 sq cm or less) of muscle and/or tissue. It's typically done to treat conditions like tumors, infections, or injuries. Local or general anesthesia ensures comfort. Recovery time varies.

270 services56 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

250 services47 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

220 services53 patients

Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 97597

This procedure involves the careful removal of damaged or infected tissue from a wound that's 20.0 square cm or less. It's done to promote healing and prevent further infection. The process is carried out under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort.

201 services52 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

124 services42 patients

Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11043

95 services28 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042

65 services26 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

65 services33 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.

45 services37 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

39 services39 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

36 services36 patients

Therapy procedure using ultrasound 97610

Ultrasound therapy is a treatment used to heal and relieve pain. It involves using sound waves to stimulate body tissues, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. It's non-invasive, painless, and typically used for muscle, ligament injuries, or chronic pain.

21 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38351 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier15 claims483 services$7.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6219

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier54 claims1,452 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier15 claims286 services$2.06 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.

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