2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1326212523 M.D.
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HEATHER WATERS, M.D.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in NORWALK, Connecticut. 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
670
Medicare Part D claims · 245 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Industry payments
$355.23
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER WATERS, M.D. filed 670 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in NORWALK, Connecticut.

670
Part D claims, 2023
$355.23
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

670 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HEATHER WATERS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HEATHER WATERS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2008

NPI 1326212523

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

670 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery 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).

HEATHER WATERS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 761 MAIN AVE STE 101, NORWALK, CT, 06851, with a listed phone of (203) 845-2244. NPI 1326212523 was issued on 04/17/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATERS 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 670 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 245 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%. 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.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

761 MAIN AVE STE 101
NORWALK, CT 06851

Provider Details

NPI 1326212523
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/17/2008

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 HEATHER WATERS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$355

Largest payer

Neurent Medical Limited

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

670
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
245
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
736
Total Day Supply
7,868
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
89 (13.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 70, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER WATERS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
197
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
87
Promethazine Hcl
86
Diclofenac Sodium
69
Azelastine Hcl
35
Fluticasone Propionate
32
Triazolam
31
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26
Alprazolam
14
Budesonide
14

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

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How HEATHER WATERS, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s 670 claims are above the specialty average of 561.

Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WATERS.

Compare Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s specialty?
HEATHER WATERS, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in NORWALK, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HEATHER WATERS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER WATERS, M.D. wrote 670 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 245 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER WATERS, M.D. located?
HEATHER WATERS, M.D. is located at 761 MAIN AVE STE 101, NORWALK, CT, 06851. Phone: (203) 845-2244.
What is HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s NPI number?
HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326212523, issued on 04/17/2008.
Does HEATHER WATERS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER WATERS, M.D. had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.3%.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER WATERS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Promethazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER WATERS, M.D. accept Medicare?
HEATHER WATERS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 670 Part D claims and 245 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s credentials?
HEATHER WATERS, M.D.'s NPI is 1326212523 with credentials M.D.. 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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