Mr Donald B Waters, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Blackshear, GA

Mr Donald B Waters, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Blackshear, Georgia. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice St Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc and his current practice location is 120 E Carter Ave, Blackshear, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 449-4426.

Mr Donald B Waters is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 13804) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1972535615.

Contact Information

Mr Donald B Waters, MD
120 E Carter Ave,
Blackshear, GA 31516-1561
(912) 449-4426
(912) 449-1517

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Donald B Waters
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience54 Years
Location120 E Carter Ave, Blackshear, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Donald B Waters attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972535615
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355332362
  • Enrollment ID: I20080529000615

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Donald B Waters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972535615NPI-NPPES
00071904AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 13804 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home HealthWaycross, GAHome health agency
Hospice Satilla Of Mem HospWaycross, GAHospice
Mayo Clinic Health System In WaycrossWaycross, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc2860411188275

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mr Donald B Waters allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMayo Clinic Health System In Waycross, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154745982
PECOS PAC ID: 0042124919
Enrollment ID: O20040308000639
Entity NameSt Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417987124
PECOS PAC ID: 2860411188
Enrollment ID: O20051129000302
Entity NamePrivia Medical Group Of Georgia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013313857
PECOS PAC ID: 4284951542
Enrollment ID: O20150325000983

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Donald B Waters is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Donald B Waters, MD
120 E Carter Ave,
Blackshear, GA 31516-1561

Ph: (912) 449-4426
Mr Donald B Waters, MD
120 E Carter Ave,
Blackshear, GA 31516-1561

Ph: (912) 449-4426

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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