Robert Waters, MD
NPI 1548252372 · Otolaryngology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Waters, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1548252372).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548252372
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11043 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 1 record (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
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2020-10-22
- Certified
- 2020-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Waters's NPI number?
- Robert Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548252372, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Waters's specialty?
- Robert Waters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Waters located?
- Robert Waters's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908.
- What is Robert Waters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Waters is (843) 792-1414.
- Does Robert Waters accept Medicare?
- Robert Waters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Waters's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Waters's NPI (1548252372) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.