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Dr. John Waples, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

University of Florida College of Medicine

3601 Cci Drive Nw
Huntsville, AL 35805

(256) 705-4224

Dr. John Waples, MD is a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. John Waples, MD is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center.

Office Locations

Crestwood Medical Center

3601 Cci Drive Nw
Huntsville, AL 35805

(256) 705-4224

(256) 705-4135

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Clockwise from upper left, Dr. John Waples, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Dr. Sammy Becdach and Dr. Marshall Schreeder led all physicians in Alabama in 2013 in Medicare reimbursements.”—"Alabama doctors received $1.68 billion from Medicare in 2013; see how much yours got", Al.com, June 2015

“Huntsville oncologist John Waples got on board.”—"Kids race their soap box derby cars for a cure in downtown Huntsville", Al.com, October 2014

“AL.com reported that Dr. Sammy Becdach and Dr. Jeremy Hon of the Clearview Cancer Institute in Huntsville each received more than $4.2 million in reimbursements, and Dr. John Waples received more...”—"State doctors explain high Medicare reimbursements", The Gadsden Times, April 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

blood draw

chronic care

creatinine blood test

flu shot

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

lab tests

lipid profile

phlebotomy for lab tests

phosphorus blood test

timed urine measurement

total IgA test

total IgG test

total protein urine test

By Affordability:

beta-2 microglobulin test

CA 19-9 test

cancer antigen tests

coagulation tests

C-reactive protein testing

creatinine blood test

kidney function tests

lipid profile

prostate-specific antigen test

prothrombin time test

reticulocyte count

serum protein electrophoresis

thyroid blood test

thyroid function tests

timed urine measurement

total protein test

total protein urine test

total PSA test

urinalysis

urine volume measurement

vaccines

vitamin B12 test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. John Waples, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, blood draw, chronic care, creatinine blood test, flu shot, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, lab tests, lipid profile, phlebotomy for lab tests, phosphorus blood test, preventive care, screening PSA test, serum folate test, thyroid blood test, timed urine measurement, total IgA test, total IgG test, and total protein urine test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) test, CA 19-9 test, cancer antigen tests, coagulation (blood clotting) tests, C-reactive protein testing, creatinine blood test, creatinine test, erythropoietin (EPO) test, flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), iron tests, kidney function tests, lipid profile, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, prothrombin time (PT) test, reticulocyte count (immature red blood cell count), serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), thyroid blood test, thyroid function tests, timed urine measurement, total protein test, total protein urine test, total PSA test, urinalysis, urine volume measurement, vaccines, and vitamin B12 test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

lactate dehydrogenase test

By Affordability:

flow cytometry

folic acid tests

intravenous infusion therapy

sed rate

serum folate test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. John Waples, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for flow cytometry, folic acid tests, intravenous infusion therapy, sed rate (ESR), and serum folate test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

By Affordability:

antigen tests

antineoplastic hormone therapy

blood count tests

carcinoembryonic antigen test

lactate dehydrogenase test

liver function tests

magnesium test

quantitative Ig tests

therapeutic phlebotomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. John Waples, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests, antineoplastic hormone therapy, blood count tests, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, hormone therapy, IgA test, IgD test, IgG test, IgM test, immunoglobulin tests, intravenous (IV) infusion, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, liver function tests (LFTs), magnesium test, quantitative Ig tests, therapeutic phlebotomy, total IgA test, total IgG test, uric acid blood test, uric acid test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1711
blood draw	3943
bone marrow tests	50
chemotherapy	1711
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	4927
hormone therapy	145
hospital care	893
inpatient care	893
lab tests	20685
minimally invasive procedures	2045
port flush	60
preventive care	90
thyroid function tests	1426
vaccines	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	2041
blood draw	4063
bone marrow tests	48
chemotherapy	2041
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	5428
hormone therapy	132
hospital care	985
inpatient care	985
lab tests	22911
minimally invasive procedures	2335
port flush	65
preventive care	96
thyroid function tests	1420
vaccines	83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	662
Female	962

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1410
Black	185
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	678
From 75 to 84	591
85 and over	142
Less than 65	213

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	2157
blood draw	4069
bone marrow tests	47
chemotherapy	2157
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	4702
hormone therapy	119
hospital care	850
inpatient care	850
lab tests	22894
minimally invasive procedures	2499
port flush	65
preventive care	108
thyroid function tests	1364
vaccines	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	736
Female	1098

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1597
Black	199
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	638
85 and over	174
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	2217
blood draw	4538
bone marrow tests	62
chemotherapy	2217
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	4588
hormone therapy	162
hospital care	759
inpatient care	759
lab tests	25181
minimally invasive procedures	2777
port flush	71
preventive care	160
thyroid function tests	1687
vaccines	110

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1436
Female	2184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3158
Black	374
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1546
From 75 to 84	1262
85 and over	318
Less than 65	494

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1974
blood draw	4558
bone marrow tests	50
chemotherapy	1974
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	4414
hormone therapy	167
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
lab tests	26104
minimally invasive procedures	2657
port flush	62
preventive care	195
thyroid function tests	1843
vaccines	129

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	807
Female	1157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1730
Black	190
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	862
From 75 to 84	690
85 and over	178
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1315
blood draw	3835
bone marrow tests	46
chemotherapy	1315
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	3815
hormone therapy	158
hospital care	463
inpatient care	463
lab tests	23675
minimally invasive procedures	1971
port flush	45
preventive care	70
thyroid function tests	1919

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	680
Female	956

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1452
Black	145
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	713
From 75 to 84	593
85 and over	146
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1563
blood draw	4291
chemotherapy	1563
doctor visit	4563
hormone therapy	172
hospital care	501
inpatient care	501
lab tests	25404
minimally invasive procedures	2060
port flush	44
preventive care	93
thyroid function tests	2084

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	746
Female	1020

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1545
Black	179
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	750
From 75 to 84	619
85 and over	183
Less than 65	214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1788
blood draw	4014
chemotherapy	1788
doctor visit	3785
hormone therapy	167
hospital care	395
inpatient care	395
lab tests	24042
minimally invasive procedures	2275
port flush	63
preventive care	62
thyroid function tests	2021

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	785
Female	1022

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1591
Black	178
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	780
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	209
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1664
blood draw	3789
chemotherapy	1664
doctor visit	3260
hormone therapy	159
hospital care	489
inpatient care	489
lab tests	24117
minimally invasive procedures	2244
port flush	42
preventive care	97
thyroid function tests	2189

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	767
Female	997

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1553
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	633
85 and over	220
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1590
blood draw	4499
chemotherapy	1590
doctor visit	3192
hormone therapy	158
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481
lab tests	26985
minimally invasive procedures	2355
port flush	45
preventive care	119
thyroid function tests	2303

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	886
Female	1208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1853
Black	186
Hispanic	18
Asian	12
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	873
From 75 to 84	770
85 and over	274
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1619
blood draw	4679
chemotherapy	1619
chronic care	112
doctor visit	3087
hormone therapy	143
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247
lab tests	26269
minimally invasive procedures	2388
port flush	37
preventive care	89
thyroid function tests	2405

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	746
Female	1060

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1578
Black	179
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	719
From 75 to 84	717
85 and over	238
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Waples, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Waples, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Huntsville, AL were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and thyroid function tests.

aspiration	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	1785
blood draw	4207
bone marrow tests	50
chemotherapy	1785
chronic care	112
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	4160
hormone therapy	152
hospital care	601
inpatient care	601
lab tests	24387
minimally invasive procedures	2327
preventive care	107
thyroid function tests	1878
vaccines	94

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD.

**Gender**
Male	750
Female	1060

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	180
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1587
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	650
85 and over	189
Less than 65	202
65 to 74	767

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Waples, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Waples, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Education & Training

Dr. John Waples, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Waples, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crestwood Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Waples, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,762 IMBRUVICA $1,236	ZYTIGA $363	Erleada $52	DARZALEX $49	TECVAYLI $17	Other $44
RT Oncology Services Corporation	$1,502 $1,502
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,261 XTANDI $1,077	TARCEVA $47	Cresemba $27	XOSPATA $15	$95
EISAI INC.	$925 Lenvima $463	Halaven $261	AKYNZEO $54	ALOXI $10	$137
Incyte Corporation	$905 JAKAFI $893	$12
Other	$10,304 OPDIVO $493	KEYTRUDA $370	Kyprolis $368	TUKYSA $367	IMFINZI $260	Other $8,445

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,524
Consulting Fee	$2,588
Travel and Lodging	$1,226
Education	$931
Entertainment	$276
Other	$115

Research Payments

Dr. John Waples, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $6,400.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. John Waples, MD.

RT Oncology Services Corporation	2013	$146,136.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2014	$146,136.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2015	$146,136.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock

Biography

Dr. John Waples is a specialist in adult oncology, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). He is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Waples is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center.