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KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 617 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.2K
110 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 617 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.2K across 110 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C filed 4,880 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2012

NPI 1962767905

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,880 258% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.P-C. NPI: 1962767905. 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.

KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P-C credentials at 299 CAREW ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01104, with a listed phone of (413) 732-8060. NPI 1962767905 was issued on 07/05/2012. 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 4,880 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 617 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $500K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

299 CAREW ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

Provider Details

NPI 1962767905
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/05/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C 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.

CHESTNUT MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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 KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.2K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C. To verify KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,880 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.

4,880
Total Claims
$500K
Total Drug Cost
617
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,891
Total Day Supply
314,988
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$403K
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
172 (3.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
176

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 275, 75-84: 239, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
219
Atorvastatin Calcium
207
Lorazepam
198
Omeprazole
179
Lisinopril
178
Simvastatin
171
Losartan Potassium
170
Levothyroxine Sodium
164
Hydrochlorothiazide
150
Metformin Hcl
118

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's 4,880 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's specialty?
KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts. Credentials: N.P-C.
How much does KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C wrote 4,880 Medicare Part D claims totaling $500K in drug costs for 617 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C located?
KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C is located at 299 CAREW ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01104. Phone: (413) 732-8060.
What is KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's NPI number?
KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962767905, issued on 07/05/2012.
Does KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $403K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C had 172 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C accept Medicare?
KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,880 Part D claims and 617 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's credentials?
KATHERINE WATERMAN, N.P-C's NPI is 1962767905 with credentials N.P-C. 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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