Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Waterman, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1609056589
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(619) 543-5754
fax (619) 543-3405
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2018
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A126692
Medicaid (2)
LA #1079936 · MS #03428241

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609056589. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
106
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$14,999
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 23 23 $45
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 21 21 $188
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 19 19 $53
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 16 16 $103
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 15 14 $163
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 12 12 $411

In context: peer comparison

Among 160 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruth Waterman's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Waterman practices Anesthesiology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Ruth Waterman practice?
Dr. Ruth Waterman practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 6195435754.
What is Dr. Ruth Waterman's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Waterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609056589, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Waterman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Waterman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Waterman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm (HCPCS 00410). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.