Quick answers
- Does Katherine L. Waits accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine L. Waits accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Katherine L. Waits see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 242 Original Medicare patients and 726 services for Katherine L. Waits. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine L. Waits's NPI number?
- 1255875092. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Katherine L. Waits, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 242 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 726 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)147 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)74 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)19 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Katherine L. Waits works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine L. Waits at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Deaconess Hospital IncEvansville, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150082
- The Women's HospitalNewburgh, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150149
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine L. Waits is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1204 Williams StOakland City, IN 47660 (812) 749‑6187
- 4209 Gateway BlvdNewburgh, IN 47630 (812) 853‑5300
- 421 Chestnut StEvansville, IN 47713 (812) 426‑6645
- 4233 Gateway BlvdNewburgh, IN 47630 (812) 853‑7391
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine L. Waits as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Deaconess Clinic Inc413 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Oakland City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oakland City, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Deaconess Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255875092 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians