Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ronald Atwater, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Cairo, GA
- NPI 1104056951
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1178 5Th St Se
Cairo, GA 398283141
(229) 377-2002
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 17, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #72406
- Medicaid
- GA #003148404A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104056951. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
198
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,672
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 53 | 42 | $82 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 44 | 44 | $148 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 37 | 32 | $116 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 29 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 22 | 11 | $64 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 13 | 13 | $526 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Cairo Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,748
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 4 | $1,215.54 | |
| Mimedx Group, INC. | 6 | $109.13 | |
| Ossur Americas, INC. | 4 | $95.35 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 3 | $70.49 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $60.76 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $38.34 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 2 | $33.89 | |
| Checkpoint Surgical, INC | 1 | $33.06 | |
| AngioDynamics, INC. | 1 | $22.81 | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 1 | $22.17 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $16.70 | |
| Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC. | 1 | $15.24 | |
| Merit Medical Systems INC | 1 | $14.72 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
222
Patients
135
Total drug cost
$39,450
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 54 | 42 | $360 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 49 | 19 | $619 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 44 | 40 | $466 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 36 | 34 | $222 |
| Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $16,427 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $21,176 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $180 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ronald Atwater's medical specialty?
Dr. Ronald Atwater practices Surgery Physician in Cairo, GA.
Where does Dr. Ronald Atwater practice?
Dr. Ronald Atwater practices at 1178 5Th St Se, Cairo, GA 398283141. Office phone: 2293772002.
What is Dr. Ronald Atwater's NPI?
Dr. Ronald Atwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104056951, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ronald Atwater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ronald Atwater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ronald Atwater commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.