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MICHAEL WATERS, IDC

Independent Duty Corpsman in THURMONT, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL WATERS, IDC is a Independent Duty Corpsman ([object Object]) practicing in THURMONT, Maryland .

What stands out: MICHAEL WATERS, IDC specializes in Independent Duty Corpsman and practices in THURMONT, Maryland, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL WATERS, IDC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2007

NPI 1316147457

Primary specialty

Independent Duty Corpsman

Niche

2,978 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Independent Duty Corpsman compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Independent Duty Corpsman share within Maryland

1. Independent Duty Corpsman42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Independent Duty Corpsman share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Independent Duty Corpsman (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Independent Duty Corpsman ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Independent Duty Corpsman) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Independent Duty Corpsman) — 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).

MICHAEL WATERS, IDC is a Independent Duty Corpsman provider practicing in THURMONT, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: IDC. NPI: 1316147457. 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.

MICHAEL WATERS, IDC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Independent Duty Corpsman provider holding IDC credentials at 14900 PARK CENTRAL ROAD, THURMONT, MD, 21788, with a listed phone of (301) 271-1460. NPI 1316147457 was issued on 07/18/2007. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Independent Duty Corpsman providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Independent Duty Corpsman is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,978 enrolled providers across 45 states and an average of 200 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

14900 PARK CENTRAL ROAD
THURMONT, MD 21788

Provider Details

NPI 1316147457
Specialty Independent Duty Corpsman
Credentials IDC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2007

Independent Duty Corpsman Overview

How MICHAEL WATERS, IDC fits within the Independent Duty Corpsman landscape nationally.

2,978
Independent Duty Corpsman Providers in US
45
States with Independent Duty Corpsman
200
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Independent Duty Corpsman Providers in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL WATERS, IDC's specialty?
MICHAEL WATERS, IDC specializes in Independent Duty Corpsman and practices in THURMONT, Maryland. Credentials: IDC.
Where is MICHAEL WATERS, IDC located?
MICHAEL WATERS, IDC is located at 14900 PARK CENTRAL ROAD, THURMONT, MD, 21788. Phone: (301) 271-1460.
What is MICHAEL WATERS, IDC's NPI number?
MICHAEL WATERS, IDC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316147457, issued on 07/18/2007.
How many Independent Duty Corpsman providers are there in the US?
There are 2,978 Independent Duty Corpsman providers across 45 states in the US. The average Independent Duty Corpsman provider writes 200 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MICHAEL WATERS, IDC accept Medicare?
MICHAEL WATERS, IDC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL WATERS, IDC's credentials?
MICHAEL WATERS, IDC's NPI is 1316147457 with credentials IDC. 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.
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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