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Hematology/Oncology

John M. Waples, MD

Works at hospitals in Athens, AL · Huntsville, AL · Decatur, AL … · Alabama

Summary

John M. Waples, MD (Hematology/Oncology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Athens, AL, Huntsville, AL and Decatur, AL and other places. NPI 1790765337. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John M. Waples, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hematology/OncologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Oncology Specialties, P.C.Group practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John M. Waples work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John M. Waples at 5 hospitals: Athens Limestone Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus, Huntsville Hospital and Marshall Medical Centers. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John M. Waples see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Huntsville, AL and Florence, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John M. Waples's specialty?
Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty.
Does John M. Waples accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John M. Waples accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does John M. Waples offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says John M. Waples offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for John M. Waples?
(256) 327-5905, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John M. Waples's NPI number?
1790765337. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John M. Waples works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John M. Waples at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John M. Waples is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John M. Waples as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Oncology Specialties, P.C.109 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Huntsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790765337
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians