Ronald J Wauters, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Ronald J Wauters, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 36+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 371dNPPES updated 2025-04-30 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
71
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
132
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,834
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $457k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.2k received from industry
168 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 Ronald J Wauters's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 29, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
2900 Hawkins Dr, Searcy, AR 72143-4802
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144021
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ronald J Wauters
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald J Wauters for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Searcy 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 Ronald J Wauters
Dr. Wauters is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Searcy, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 203-0055.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2908 Hawkins Dr, Searcy, AR 72143-4802
Mailing Address
2900 Hawkins Dr, Searcy, AR 72143-4802
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