John Waters, MD
NPI 1396706925 · Ophthalmology Physician · Flint, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Waters, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Flint, MI (NPI 1396706925).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396706925
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 382908096 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,924 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 462 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 273 | $86 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 221 | $32 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 210 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $122 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 117 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 504 | 114 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 443 | 253 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 433 | 270 |
| Ofloxacin | 287 | 214 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 181 | 46 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 171 | 100 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 158 | 37 |
| Cyclosporine | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2010-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Waters's NPI number?
- John Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396706925, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Waters's specialty?
- John Waters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Waters located?
- John Waters's practice location on file with NPPES is 5055 W Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507-2922.
- What is John Waters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Waters is (810) 732-2272.
- Does John Waters accept Medicare?
- John Waters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Waters's NPI active?
- Yes — John Waters's NPI (1396706925) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.