Ruth Waterman, MD
NPI 1609056589 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Waterman, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1609056589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609056589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A126692 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
144 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 32 | $75 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 21 | $43 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 16 | $51 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 16 | $69 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 13 | $206 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 13 | $184 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-08
- Last updated
- 2018-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Waterman's NPI number?
- Ruth Waterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609056589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Waterman's specialty?
- Ruth Waterman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Waterman located?
- Ruth Waterman's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Ruth Waterman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Waterman is (619) 543-5754.
- Does Ruth Waterman accept Medicare?
- Ruth Waterman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Waterman's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Waterman's NPI (1609056589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.