Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Watters, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Raleigh, NC
- NPI 1518945583
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1212 Cedarhurst Drive, Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-9911
fax (919) 850-1397 - Mailing address
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5213 S Alston Ave
Durham, NC 277134430
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 7, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #34194
- Medicaid
- NC #8986021
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518945583. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
565
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,459
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 212 | 116 | $53 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 105 | 105 | $68 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 97 | 97 | $103 | |
22558 |
Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | 37 | 37 | $831 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 29 | 26 | $35 | |
49650 |
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | 23 | 23 | $434 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 21 | $85 | |
49505 |
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | 19 | 19 | $493 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $621 | |
49591 |
Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, less than 3 cm in length | 11 | 11 | $290 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
240
Patients
208
Total drug cost
$2,265
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 135 | 135 | $794 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 39 | 39 | $356 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 21 | 16 | $560 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 19 | 18 | $193 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $235 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $126 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Watters's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Watters practices Surgery Physician in Raleigh, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Watters practice?
Dr. Christopher Watters practices at 1212 Cedarhurst Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609. Office phone: 9194319911.
What is Dr. Christopher Watters's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Watters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518945583, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Watters accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Watters accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Watters commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.