Tyler Watters, MD
NPI 1669797353 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tyler Watters, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1669797353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669797353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2016-00473 (NC)
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
16 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
2,513 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 747 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 332 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 287 | $44 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 276 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 166 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 397 | 269 |
| Celecoxib | 140 | 93 |
| Amoxicillin | 123 | 74 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 86 | 68 |
| Methylprednisolone | 69 | 63 |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 53 | 52 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 27 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 19 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$379 across 8 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)
- 1325 Timber Dr EGarner, NC 27529-6924Phone: (919) 781-5600Fax: (919) 863-6821
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-05-06
- Certified
- 2021-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tyler Watters's NPI number?
- Tyler Watters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669797353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tyler Watters's specialty?
- Tyler Watters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tyler Watters located?
- Tyler Watters's practice location on file with NPPES is 3001 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612-5243.
- What is Tyler Watters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tyler Watters is (919) 781-5600.
- Does Tyler Watters accept Medicare?
- Tyler Watters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tyler Watters's NPI active?
- Yes — Tyler Watters's NPI (1669797353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.