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- 1325 Mcfarland Blvd, Northport, AL 35476
About Dr. Waits
Based in Northport, AL, John O. Waits, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. John graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1974. John is also listed as specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 680 services to 130 patients. The services billed most often include removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less. NPI 1396779161 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 926-2992
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1325 MCFARLAND BLVD
Northport, AL 35476
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Endocrine
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Adrenal gland removal
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
680 services · 130 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
239 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
153 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
99 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
34 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
124 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 3 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 3
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John O. Waits?
John O. Waits is a general surgeon in Northport, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is John O. Waits's address?
John O. Waits is listed at 1325 Mcfarland Blvd, Northport, AL 35476. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John O. Waits?
The number on file is (205) 926-2992. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John O. Waits?
John O. Waits's National Provider Identifier is 1396779161. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did John O. Waits train?
John O. Waits attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John O. Waits have?
John O. Waits has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John O. Waits perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John O. Waits performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John O. Waits's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John O. Waits. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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