Judith Kuczek Waters, MD
Judith Kuczek Waters is a Family Medicine specialist based in Strongsville, OH with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Judith Kuczek Waters, MD has been part of the Strongsville medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (class of 1991), she has been practicing for over 35 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.9/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1973dNPPES updated 2020-12-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Ohio, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.9/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OhioHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.24%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Ohio0.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
503
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,113
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,338
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $993k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
71 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Judith Kuczek Waters's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 30610, Cleveland, OH 44130-0610
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Judith Kuczek Waters
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Judith Kuczek Waters for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Strongsville 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 Judith Kuczek Waters
NPI records show Dr. Waters as active with telehealth listed in Strongsville, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (440) 816-4960.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Judith Kuczek Waters
Practice Location
18181 Pearl Rd B202, Strongsville, OH 44136-6949
Mailing Address
Po Box 30610, Cleveland, OH 44130-0610
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