Heather Waters, DO
NPI 1700197977 · Family Medicine Physician · Lumberton, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Waters, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lumberton, MS (NPI 1700197977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700197977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21796 (MS)
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
15 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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 44 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 32 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 31 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 29 | — |
| Carvedilol | 26 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 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
- 2010-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-11-15
- Certified
- 2024-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Waters's NPI number?
- Heather Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700197977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Waters's specialty?
- Heather Waters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Waters located?
- Heather Waters's practice location on file with NPPES is 596 W 11th Ave, Lumberton, MS 39455-2350.
- What is Heather Waters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Waters is (601) 596-4215.
- Does Heather Waters accept Medicare?
- Heather Waters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Waters's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Waters's NPI (1700197977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.