Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Waterson, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI

  • NPI 1316255417
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 495256406
(616) 459-7101
fax (616) 464-6170

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2013
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #5601005898

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316255417. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,144
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,498
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 496 45 $7
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 150 63 $62
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 113 91 $27
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 91 75 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 81 78 $73
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 66 11 $126
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 54 49 $100
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 27 27 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 22 22 $91
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 18 18 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$49
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $31.52
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $16.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$49

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
885
Patients
610
Total drug cost
$4,871
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 259 144 $1,901
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 128 122 $514
Tramadol Hcl Generic 119 71 $345
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 116 64 $481
Celecoxib Generic 112 102 $886
Methocarbamol Generic 58 45 $242
Meloxicam Generic 34 18 $101
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 25 22 $59
Naproxen Generic 12 0 $90
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 11 11 $218

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kenneth Waterson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Waterson practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Waterson practice?
Dr. Kenneth Waterson practices at 1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495256406. Office phone: 6164597101.
What is Dr. Kenneth Waterson's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Waterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316255417, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Waterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Waterson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Waterson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS 73560). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.