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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1212 Cedarhurst Drive, Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-9911
fax (919) 850-1397
Mailing address
5213 S Alston Ave
Durham, NC 277134430

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.