Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Waters, LPT
Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Forest City, NC
- NPI 1912948084
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 97.5 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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247 Oak St Extension, Suite 145
Forest City, NC 280433585
(828) 245-5003
fax (828) 245-5798 - Mailing address
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247 Oak Street Extension, Suite 145
Forest City, NC 280433585
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 225100000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #8208
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912948084. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
9,336
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$237,831
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97110 |
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | 4,341 | 331 | $22 | |
97140 |
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | 2,673 | 281 | $19 | |
97113 |
Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises, each 15 minutes | 652 | 36 | $26 | |
97530 |
Therapy procedure using functional activities | 585 | 131 | $30 | |
97112 |
Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | 397 | 76 | $27 | |
97164 |
Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 346 | 166 | $68 | |
97162 |
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 225 | 194 | $98 | |
97012 |
Application of mechanical traction | 67 | 20 | $10 | |
97116 |
Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes | 50 | 24 | $20 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Forest City Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 721. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Waters's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Waters practices Physical Therapist in Forest City, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Waters practice?
Dr. Michael Waters practices at 247 Oak St Extension, Forest City, NC 280433585. Office phone: 8282455003.
What is Dr. Michael Waters's NPI?
Dr. Michael Waters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912948084, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Waters accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Waters accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Waters commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises (HCPCS 97113). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.