John Wates, APRN -BC, FNP
NPI 1639284938 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Edgefield, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Wates, APRN -BC, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Edgefield, SC (NPI 1639284938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639284938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN -BC, FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F3009 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 149 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 371 | 110 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 361 | 107 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 223 | 53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 190 | 54 |
| Lisinopril | 180 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | 176 | 57 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$394 across 20 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
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2021-12-28
- Certified
- 2021-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Wates's NPI number?
- John Wates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639284938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Wates's specialty?
- John Wates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Wates located?
- John Wates's practice location on file with NPPES is 155 Ridge Medical Plaza Rd, Edgefield, SC 29824-4531.
- What is John Wates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Wates is (803) 637-3146.
- Does John Wates accept Medicare?
- John Wates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Wates's NPI active?
- Yes — John Wates's NPI (1639284938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.