Quick answers
- Does Nicole P. Waters accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole P. Waters 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 Nicole P. Waters see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 273 services for Nicole P. Waters. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole P. Waters's NPI number?
- 1407416308. 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 Nicole P. Waters, 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 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 273 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)73 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)52 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)39 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)27 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)27 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Anxiety49%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Depression37%
Hospitals where Nicole P. Waters works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole P. Waters 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.
- Harrisburg Medical CenterHarrisburg, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140210
- Heartland Regional Medical CenterMarion, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140184
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
- Marshall Browning HospitalDu Quoin, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141331
- Massac Memorial HospitalMetropolis, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141323
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole P. Waters is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 US Hwy 45 NEldorado, IL 62930 (618) 273‑2951
- 7211 US 45Carrier Mills, IL 62917 (618) 294‑8246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole P. Waters as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Eldorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Eldorado, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407416308 |
| 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