Richard Waters, MD
NPI 1568633717 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Milwaukee, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Waters, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Milwaukee, WI (NPI 1568633717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568633717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A108812 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,420 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 539 | $9 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 238 | $44 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 181 | $32 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 181 | $41 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 180 | $97 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 173 | $12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1510 E Herndon Ave Ste 110Fresno, CA 93720-3333Phone: (559) 450-6742Fax: (559) 450-6743
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-17
- Last updated
- 2025-02-24
- Certified
- 2025-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Waters's NPI number?
- Richard Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568633717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Waters's specialty?
- Richard Waters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Waters located?
- Richard Waters's practice location on file with NPPES is 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3522.
- What is Richard Waters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Waters is (414) 805-3666.
- Does Richard Waters accept Medicare?
- Richard Waters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Waters's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Waters's NPI (1568633717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.