Quick answers
- Does Denise Waterfield accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Denise Waterfield may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Denise Waterfield see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 281 services for Denise Waterfield. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Denise Waterfield's NPI number?
- 1538882170. 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 Denise Waterfield, 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 281 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)42 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)13 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Denise Waterfield works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Denise Waterfield 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.
- CHI Health Good SamaritanKearney, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280009
- Lexington Regional Health CenterLexington, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281361
Practice locations
Addresses where Denise Waterfield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 N Erie StLexington, NE 68850 (308) 324‑5651
- 1301 W Beale StKingman, AZ 86401 (928) 263‑6515
- 218 W 18th StKearney, NE 68845 (308) 251‑1913
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Denise Waterfield as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Behavioral Health Services Inc54 clinicians in the group
- Lexington Regional Health Center23 clinicians in the group
- Waterfield Health LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Behavioral Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538882170 |
| 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