2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1982632527 D.O.
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GARY WATERMAN, D.O.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
760
Medicare Part D claims · 227 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.7K
133 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARY WATERMAN, D.O. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 760 claims across 227 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.7K across 133 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARY WATERMAN, D.O. filed 760 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GARY WATERMAN, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GARY WATERMAN, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2006

NPI 1982632527

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

760 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Rhode Island

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Procedural Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Procedural Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GARY WATERMAN, D.O. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1982632527. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GARY WATERMAN, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 102 VALLEY RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842, with a listed phone of (401) 239-1800. NPI 1982632527 was issued on 06/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATERMAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 760 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 227 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $294K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

102 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842

Provider Details

NPI 1982632527
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GARY WATERMAN, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BOBBY BUKA, M.D., P.C.
NEW YORK, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GARY WATERMAN, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.7K

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GARY WATERMAN, D.O. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 760 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

760
Total Claims
$294K
Total Drug Cost
227
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
819
Total Day Supply
21,269
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$266K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 58, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
93
Ketoconazole
89
Fluocinonide
54
Ammonium Lactate
47
Clobetasol Propionate
41
Mupirocin
35
Minoxidil
32
Hydrocortisone
25
Metronidazole
25
Fluconazole
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How GARY WATERMAN, D.O. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s 760 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WATERMAN.

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s specialty?
GARY WATERMAN, D.O. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. Credentials: D.O..
How much does GARY WATERMAN, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY WATERMAN, D.O. wrote 760 Medicare Part D claims totaling $294K in drug costs for 227 beneficiaries.
Where is GARY WATERMAN, D.O. located?
GARY WATERMAN, D.O. is located at 102 VALLEY RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842. Phone: (401) 239-1800.
What is GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s NPI number?
GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982632527, issued on 06/30/2006.
Does GARY WATERMAN, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $266K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GARY WATERMAN, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Fluocinonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY WATERMAN, D.O. accept Medicare?
GARY WATERMAN, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 760 Part D claims and 227 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s credentials?
GARY WATERMAN, D.O.'s NPI is 1982632527 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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