Joshua Aaron Waters, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Joshua Aaron Waters is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(317) 963-1400Indianapolis, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joshua Aaron Waters, MD specializes in colon & rectal surgery, serving patients in Indianapolis, IN in group practice. A Indiana University School of Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.

1 of 10 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in INSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Indianapolis19+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1013dNPPES updated 2023-08-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1801 N. Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1212

Fax: (317) 963-1453
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.98%

Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)

10.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

111

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

65

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

173

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+25%)46%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+12%)32%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$138 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joshua Aaron Waters's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    Indiana University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 13, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Joshua Aaron Waters

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Aaron Waters for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Indianapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joshua Aaron Waters

NPI records show Dr. Waters as active with telehealth listed in Indianapolis, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 963-1400.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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