Ronald Wauters, MD
NPI 1801854195 · Psychiatry Physician · Searcy, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Wauters, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Searcy, AR (NPI 1801854195).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801854195
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E3679 (AR)
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
20 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
188 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 74 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 45 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 | $98 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$98 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 181 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 157 | 29 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 154 | 20 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 151 | 22 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 122 | 19 |
| Aripiprazole | 97 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,222 across 168 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)
- 1200 S Main StSearcy, AR 72143-7321Phone: (501) 278-3370
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2025-04-30
- Certified
- 2025-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Wauters's NPI number?
- Ronald Wauters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801854195, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Wauters's specialty?
- Ronald Wauters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Wauters located?
- Ronald Wauters's practice location on file with NPPES is 2908 Hawkins Dr, Searcy, AR 72143-4802.
- What is Ronald Wauters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Wauters is (501) 203-0055.
- Does Ronald Wauters accept Medicare?
- Ronald Wauters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Wauters's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Wauters's NPI (1801854195) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.